What is a Punnett Square?
Punnett Squares

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A Punnett Square is a diagram used to predict the outcome of a genetic cross by showing the possible combinations of alleles from the parents.
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How many alleles does a child inherit from each parent?
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A child inherits 1 allele from each parent, making a total of 2 alleles for each gene.
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What blood type is considered the universal donor?
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Blood type O is considered the universal donor because it can be given to individuals of any blood type.
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What is the genotype of an individual with type AB blood?
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The genotype of an individual with type AB blood is AB, meaning they have one A allele and one B allele.
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If a child has type O blood, what are the possible genotypes of the parents?
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Both parents must have at least one O allele, so their genotypes could be OO, AO, or BO.
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What does it mean if a trait is recessive?
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A recessive trait is one that only appears when an individual has two copies of the recessive allele (homozygous recessive).
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In a genetic cross, what does the term 'phenotype' refer to?
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Phenotype refers to the observable characteristics or traits of an individual, resulting from the interaction of their genotype with the environment.
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