With traits showing maternal inheritance, such as leaf variegation in four o'clocks, reciprocal crosses usually
A)yield the same results.
B)yield different results.
C)yield results that can seldom be predicted.
D)eliminate the need for sexual reproduction.

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Maternal inheritance means that the trait is inherited from the mother, so the outcome of the cross will depend on which parent carries the trait. Therefore, reciprocal crosses (switching the sexes of the parents in the cross) may yield different results.

With Traits Showing Maternal Inheritance, Such as Leaf Variegation in Four