Predicting Traits with Punnett Squares

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Objective

I can use a Punnett square to predict the probability of traits in offspring.

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Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    Gregor Mendel studied heredity using pea plants and determined that traits are passed on through discrete units called genes.

  2. 2

    The F1 generation is the first filial generation, and the F2 generation is the second filial generation; Mendel observed trait expression, or phenotypes, up to the F2 generation.

  3. 3

    A Punnett square uses a grid to show all possible combinations of alleles from two parents; homozygous organisms have identical alleles, while heterozygous organisms have one of each allele.

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Practice

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1

What is the purpose of a Punnett square?

2

In genetics, what does the term 'allele' refer to?

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Exit ticket

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A pea plant with round seeds (RR) is crossed with a pea plant with wrinkled seeds (rr). Use a Punnett square to determine the probability of the offspring having wrinkled seeds.

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