A Punnett Square is Used To

Question

A Punnett square is used to
A)determine the source of new alleles.
B)determine how many genes control a given trait.
C)predict the gametes that will be produced by an organism.
D)predict the outcome of a genetic cross.

Accepted Answer

A Punnett square is used to predict the outcome of a genetic cross by determining the possible combinations of alleles that can be inherited by offspring from their parents. It allows us to visualize the different genotypes and phenotypes that can result from a particular cross.