Determine the phenotypes of progrency

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The discussion revolves around determining the phenotypes of poultry comb types resulting from specific genetic crosses involving dominant and recessive alleles for rose comb (R), pea comb (P), and single comb traits. The focus is on applying Punnett squares to analyze the genetic combinations and predict offspring phenotypes.

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  • Homework-related
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Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions how to approach the cross and whether to use a Punnett square to determine the phenotypes.
  • Another participant suggests that a 16-square Punnett square is needed and provides a starting combination for one parent.
  • There is a suggestion to revisit earlier problems to better understand setting up a Punnett square for two traits.
  • One participant proposes that the offspring ratio might be 9:3:3:1, which is typical for a dihybrid cross, and questions if this ratio would apply to different combinations of the cross.
  • A later post presents multiple choice options for the phenotypic ratios of the offspring, asking for clarification on which is correct.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express uncertainty about the correct approach to the cross and the resulting phenotypic ratios. There is no consensus on the correct answer or methodology, as different interpretations and calculations are presented.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not fully clarified the gametes for each parent, which could affect the accuracy of the proposed ratios. The discussion reflects varying levels of understanding regarding the application of Punnett squares in this context.

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Hi,

My Question:

In poultry, the dominant alleles for a rose comb (R) and a pea comb (P), if present together, give a walnut comb. The recessive alleles of each gene, when present together in a homozygous state, give a single comb. What will be the comb characters of the offspring of the following cross?

a. R/RP/p´r/rP/p

I'm not sure what to do. Am I supposed to develop a combination of crosses and then put them in a punnett square to help determine the phenotypes:confused:

Thank You :smile:
 
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It is basically a 16 square punnett square of the cross given in a. and you have to give the character of the offsprings.
To get you started, the possible combination of one of the parent is as follow:
RP Rp RP Rp

So have to determine the combination of the other parent and then mix both parental combination.
 
jena said:
So you mean like this
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Not quite. Go back to that very first problem set you posted here where we went through how to set up a Punnett Square for two traits and refresh your memory of how to set those up. It's the same thing here. iansmith got you started for one parent.
 
Hi,

So it would be a 9:3:3:1 type combination?

If so wouldn't it be the same answer for the different type of combinations for this cross

  • r/rP/P´R/rP/p
 
jena said:
Hi,
So it would be a 9:3:3:1 type combination?
If so wouldn't it be the same answer for the different type of combinations for this cross
  • r/rP/P´R/rP/p
9:3:3:1 is the ratio you get with a dihybrid cross (when both parents are heterozygous for both traits). What are your gametes for each parent?
 
Hi . Help me ? which one correct .
In poultry, the dominant alleles for rose comb (R) and pea comb (P), if present together, give a walnut comb. The recessive alleles of each gene, when present together in a homozygous state, give a single comb. What will be the comb characters of the offspring of the following cross: R/R P/p x r/r P/p?
A. 1/4 walnut (R/r P/-) : 3/4 rose (R/r p/p)
B. 3/4 walnut (R/r P/-) : 1/4 rose (R/r p/p)
C. 1/2 walnut (R/r P/-) : 1/2 pea (r/r P/-)
D. 1/4 walnut (R/r P/-) : 1/4 rose (R/r p/p) : 1/4 pea (r/r P/-) : 1/4 single (r/r p/p)
E. 1/2 pea (r/r P/-) : 1/2 single (r/r p/p)
Thank You very much
 

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