Understanding Punnett Squares

What is the first step in setting up a Punnett square?

• Identify the parental genotypes

• Draw a large square

• Calculate the probability of traits

• Determine the dominant gene

How many smaller squares are inside a Punnett square?

• Two

• Eight

• Four

• Six

In a Punnett square, what happens to the alleles from the top row?

• They move upwards

• They move diagonally

• They move downwards

• They stay in place

What determines the expression of a trait in a Punnett square?

• The size of the square

• The presence of a dominant gene

• The color of the alleles

• The number of alleles

How many squares in the example have a dominant gene?

• Four

• One

• Two

• Three

What is the decimal representation of 3 out of 4?

• 1.00

• 0.75

• 0.50

• 0.25

What is the percentage equivalent of 1 out of 4?

• 75%

• 50%

• 25%

• 10%

What is the percentage representation of 3 quarters?

• 75%

• 100%

• 25%

• 50%

How is 0.25 represented in percentage?

• 15%

• 25%

• 35%

• 45%

What fraction represents 50%?

• 3/4

• 4/4

• 1/2

• 1/4