Two genes $R$ and $Y$ are located very close on the chromosomal linkage map of maize plant. When $RRYY$ and $rryy$ genotypes are hybridized,then $F_{2}$-segregation will show:

  • A
    $1: 2: 1$
  • B
    $3: 1$
  • C
    $9: 3: 3: 1$
  • D
    $1: 1: 1$

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