1. Activity 61
Gene Squares

2. Activity 61: Gene Squares
White Space ?:
Thinking back to Activity 59, why do you think about ¼ of the offspring had orange tails?
Challenge Question: How can Punnett squares help you predict patterns of inheritance? Background: Read page D-39. Copy the figure on page D-39 exactly how it looks.

3. Activity 61: Gene Squares
Vocabulary
Allele: one of the two or more forms of a gene present in a population.
Homozygous: an organism that has only one allele for a characteristic.
Heterozygous: an organism that has alleles for two different alleles for characteristic
Punnett Square: is a visual representation of the relative probabilities of offspring outcomes, for both gene combinations and visible traits.
Recessive: trait that is hidden

4. Activity 61: Gene Square
Analysis Questions: Answer questions #1-4 on page D-43 in your lab notebook. Be sure to do ALL parts of the questions in COMPLETE SENTENCES!!!
Conclusion: How can Punnett squares help you predict patterns of inheritance?
(3-4 Sentences)
Notes to Self: Complete your Punnett Square practice sheet. Be sure to have colored pencils with you EVERYDAY!