6 - Punnett Squares

Front

Where are the parent alleles written in a Punnett Square?

Back

Outside of the boxes (top and left side)

Front

What probability does each box in a Punnett Square represent for an offspring's genotype?

Back

25%

Front

What is the genotype represented by 'tt'?

Back

Recessive

Front

How are dominant alleles represented?

Back

By a capital letter

Front

What are the genotypes of the two parents in the Punnett Square if they are RR and WW?

Back

RR and WW

Front

What is a Punnett Square used for?

Back

To predict the genetic makeup of offspring from parental genotypes.

Front

What does a capital letter signify in genetics?

Back

A dominant allele.

Front

What does a lowercase letter signify in genetics?

Back

A recessive allele.

Front

If a parent has the genotype 'RW', what alleles can they pass to their offspring?

Back

R or W

Front

In a Punnett Square, how many boxes are created for a monohybrid cross?

Back

Four boxes.