Punnett Squares

What is a punnett square?

• graph used to predict the possible genotypes of offspring in a given cross
• a graph used to predict the possible birth rate of offspring.
• a graph used to predict the possible behavioral characteristics an offspring could have
• None of the above

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In a punnet square where are the parent alleles written?

• Top and inside the boxes
• Only on the left and right side of the boxes. 
• outside of the boxes (top and left side)
• All on the top side of the boxes

Each one of the boxes on the Punnett Square represents what probability of an offsprings' genotype?

• 25%
• 1%
• 10%
• 0%

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Aa, DD, bB, yy are all examples of

• genotypes
• phenotypes

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AA and Aa always show up as

• dominant
• recessive

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What ratio of the offspring from the cross shown will be homozygous recessive for the trait of tallness? 

• 0 in 4
• 1 in 4
• 2 in 4
• 4 in 4

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Which of the following genotypes is homozygous dominant?

• A
• Aa
• AA
• aa

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Which of the following genotypes is heterozygous?

• Bb
• BB
• bb
• B

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In a flowering plant species, red flower color (R) is dominant over white flower color (r). What is the genotype of any red-flowering plant resulting from this species?

• rr
• R
• RR
• RR or Rr

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Which of the characteristics is a lion least likely to pass on to its offspring?

• fur color
• length of tail
• scars on leg
• body size

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