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Multiple Choice
In a monohybrid cross between two heterozygous parents (Aa), what are the possible genotypes of the offspring?
A
AA, aa
B
Aa, aa
C
AA, Aa
D
AA, Aa, aa
Verified step by step guidance
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Start by understanding that a monohybrid cross involves one trait and two alleles, where each parent is heterozygous (Aa). This means each parent has one dominant allele (A) and one recessive allele (a).
Set up a Punnett square to visualize the possible combinations of alleles from each parent. A Punnett square is a grid that helps predict the genotypes of offspring based on the alleles from the parents.
Label the top of the Punnett square with the alleles from one parent (A and a) and the side with the alleles from the other parent (A and a). This will help you see all possible combinations.
Fill in the Punnett square by combining the alleles from the top and side. Each box in the grid represents a possible genotype for the offspring. The combinations will be: AA, Aa, Aa, and aa.
Review the completed Punnett square to identify the possible genotypes of the offspring. The genotypes are AA, Aa, and aa, which represent the different combinations of dominant and recessive alleles.