Punnett Square : Way To Predict The Possible Genetic Outcomes
Punnett square is named after British geneticist Reginald Punnett.
- Along the top and side of the grid, the possible genetic traits of one parent on one side and the other parent on the other side is listed.
- Then, you fill in the squares by combining the traits from each parent.
- Each square effectively represents a possible combination of traits that their offspring could inherit.
- It’s a simple way to visualise the probabilities of different traits showing up in the offspring.
- They are commonly used in biology to understand inheritance patterns, like when you learn about dominant and recessive genes in school.
- It is a useful tool that helps predict the variations and probabilities resulting from cross-breeding.
