AP Biology Genetics Punnet Square

Thank you. --BerkemanIn summary, the conversation discusses the hypothetical organism, shmoo, and its genetic inheritance. The results of various matings are given and a hypothesis is proposed based on the results. The question also asks for the probable genotypes of parents in different matings.
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Homework Statement


A shmoo is a hypothetical genetic organism. Suppose you learned that shmoos may have long, oval or round bodies and that matings of shmoos result in the following:
long x oval produced 52 long and 48 oval
long x round produced 99 oval
oval x oval produced 24 long, 53 oval, and 27 round
what hypothesis about the inheritance of shmoo shap would be consistent with these results?

What is the probable genotypes of parents in the following matings:
a checkered brown bird mated with a plain brown bird produced 13 checkered brown and 15 plain brown birds.
checkered brown bird and plain red bird produced 19 checkered red birds.
checkered brown bird and plain red bird produced 9 checkered brown birds, 8 checkered red birds, 7 plain brown birds, and 1 plain red bird.
checkered red bird and plain red bird produced 14 checkered red, 4 checkered brown, 6 plain red, and 5 plain brown birds.
plain red bird adn plain red bird when mater produced 32 plain red and 12 plain brown birds.

Homework Equations


n/a just a punnett square


The Attempt at a Solution



pages and pages of work that gave me nothing.

all help is appreciated!
 
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For the first question, shmoo genetics:

The hypothesis is that there is codominance between long (LL) and Round (RR)

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The squares illustrate incomplete dominance of the two alleles and the oval shmoos have a genotype of LR or RL; making them an oval hybrid.

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Related to AP Biology Genetics Punnet Square

What is AP Biology Genetics Punnet Square?

AP Biology Genetics Punnet Square is a tool used in genetics to predict the possible outcomes of offspring based on the genetic information of the parents.

What are the key components of a Punnet Square?

The key components of a Punnet Square include the genotypes of the parents, the possible combinations of their alleles, and the resulting genotypes and phenotypes of the offspring.

How do you interpret a Punnet Square?

To interpret a Punnet Square, you must first determine the genotypes of the parents. Then, you can fill in the squares with the possible combinations of their alleles. Finally, you can use the genotypes to predict the genotypes and phenotypes of the offspring.

What are the limitations of a Punnet Square?

A Punnet Square is a simplified tool and does not account for all possible genetic variations. It also assumes that the traits being studied are controlled by only one gene, which is not always the case. Additionally, it does not consider the effects of environmental factors on gene expression.

How is a Punnet Square used in AP Biology Genetics?

In AP Biology Genetics, a Punnet Square is used to understand and predict the inheritance of genetic traits in organisms. It is also used to analyze the results of genetic crosses and to determine the probability of certain traits being passed down to offspring.

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