Which generation consists of the offspring of the F1 generation?

• A. F0
• B. F1
• C. F2
• D. Parental generation

Answer: (C)

The generation that consists of the offspring of the F1 generation is correctly identified as the F2 generation. In genetics, the terminology used for generations follows a specific naming convention.

The F0 generation refers to the original parental generation from which the first filial generation (F1) is produced. The F1 generation arises from a cross between two parental organisms and consists of their immediate offspring. Once the F1 generation is produced, if these individuals are then crossed with each other or self-fertilized, their offspring are referred to as the F2 generation.

Thus, the F2 generation is the second filial generation and is distinctly derived from the F1 individuals, differentiating it from both the F0 and F1 generations. This hierarchical naming helps in understanding inheritance patterns and genetic studies more clearly.