Punnett Squares

Objective
Use Punnett squares to predict the probability of traits passed from parents to offspring

Reginald Punnett, William Bateson, & Punnett Squares

Genetic Inheritance Follows Rules

Virtual Lab: Punnet Squares

Lets Review
1. If you crossed a purebred black rabbit with a purebred white rabbit, all of the offspring would be black. Which trait is dominant in rabbits: black fur or white fur? 2. Which trait is recessive?

Answer
The trait for black fur is dominant over the trait for white fur. The white fur trait is recessive.
Black Rabbit (BB)

White Rabbit (bb)

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