Punnett Squares: Predicting Traits

What You'll Learn

Punnett squares are tools for predicting the probability of offspring inheriting particular traits. They show all possible combinations of alleles from two parents.

Key Words

recessive
mutation

Steps

Step 1 — Read

Read and learn: Punnett squares are tools for predicting the probability of offspring inheriting particular traits. They show all possible combinations of alleles from two parents.

Step 2 — Do

Conduct the experiment by following the instructions.

Step 3 — Observe

Draw a picture of what you observe.

Step 4 — Record

Answer the questions based on your data.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What is a Punnett square used for?