Inheritance of the green and white patches phenotype in Mirabilis jalapa (four o'clocks)is an example of maternal influence.

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Inheritance of the green and white patches phenotype in Mirabilis jalapa (four o'clocks) is not an example of maternal influence. It is an example of incomplete dominance, where the heterozygote (Gg) shows a blended phenotype of both green and white patches. Maternal influence refers to the influence of the maternal environment on the development of the offspring, which is not applicable in this case.

Inheritance of the Green and White Patches Phenotype in Mirabilis