Question

In a punnett Square what do the letters in each box represent? phenotypes, gametes, possible genotypes, physical traits

Answer 1

In a Punnett Square, the letters in each box represent possible genotypes of the offspring resulting from the combination of gametes from the parents. Each letter corresponds to an allele (form of a gene), with uppercase letters typically representing dominant alleles and lowercase letters representing recessive alleles. Thus, the boxes provide a visual representation of the genetic makeup (genotype) that the offspring could inherit, which may influence their physical traits (phenotypes).