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Sourav PanNovember 15, 2024

Use Punnett squares in crosses which result in more than one genotype to work out and show the possible different genotypes

Use Punnett squares in crosses which result in more than one genotype to work out and show the possible different genotypes

Sourav Pan
Sourav PanNovember 15, 2024

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To predict the possible different genotypes resulting from genetic crosses, we can use Punnett squares. Below, I will demonstrate how to set up Punnett squares for monohybrid crosses that yield more than one genotype, specifically focusing on examples that result in both 1:1 and 3:1 phenotypic ratios.

1. Punnett Square for a 1:1 Phenotypic Ratio

Example Cross: A heterozygous tall plant (Tt) is crossed with a homozygous recessive short plant (tt).

  • Alleles:
    • T = tall (dominant)
    • t = short (recessive)

Punnett Square Setup:

ttTTtTtttttt

Results:

  • Genotypes:
    • 2 Tt (tall)
    • 2 tt (short)
  • Phenotypic Ratio:
    • 2 tall : 2 short or simplified to 1:1.

2. Punnett Square for a 3:1 Phenotypic Ratio

Example Cross: Two heterozygous tall plants (Tt) are crossed.

  • Alleles:
    • T = tall (dominant)
    • t = short (recessive)

Punnett Square Setup:

TtTTTTttTttt

Results:

  • Genotypes:
    • 1 TT (homozygous dominant)
    • 2 Tt (heterozygous)
    • 1 tt (homozygous recessive)
  • Phenotypic Ratio:
    • 3 tall (TT and Tt) : 1 short (tt), which simplifies to 3:1.

Summary of Genotypes and Ratios

Cross Type Parental Genotypes Possible Genotypes Phenotypic Ratio
1:1 Ratio Tt x tt Tt, Tt, tt, tt 1 Tall : 1 Short
3:1 Ratio Tt x Tt TT, Tt, Tt, tt 3 Tall : 1 Short

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