Question
Why do Punnett squares help determine the probability of a phenotype?
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They calculate the percentage of each genotype in the population.
They show all possible combinations of alleles from the parents.
They show the most common phenotype outcomes for each offspring.
Punnett squares do not help determine probability.
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They calculate the percentage of each genotype in the population.
They show all possible combinations of alleles from the parents.
They show the most common phenotype outcomes for each offspring.
Punnett squares do not help determine probability.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Punnett squares help determine the probability of a phenotype because **they show all possible combinations of alleles from the parents.** By organizing the alleles of each parent in a grid format, the Punnett square allows for a clear visualization of how the alleles can combine in the offspring. This enables the calculation of the probabilities for each genotype and phenotype based on the genetic contributions from both parents.