Question

A diagrammatic representation used to predict the progeny of a genetic cross is called a:

Options

• Pedigree chart

• Punnett square

• Karyotype

• Histogram

Answer 1

A Punnett square is a diagrammatic representation used to predict the progeny of a cross. It combines the gametes of the parents in a grid, allowing the genotypic and phenotypic ratios of the offspring to be worked out.