When studying a genetic cross, the second generation following the initial cross is identified by which of the following?
A) P generation
B) F1 generation
C) F2 generation
D) F3 generation
E) P3 generation

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The F2 generation is the second generation following the initial cross. The P generation is the parental generation, the F1 generation is the first offspring generation resulting from the cross of the parental generation, the F3 generation is the third offspring generation resulting from a cross, and P3 is not a commonly used designation.

When Studying a Genetic Cross, the Second Generation Following the Initial