Name______________________________

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5.6 Guided Reading

Probability and Punnett Squares

 

As you carefully read through the text, answer the following questions as completely as possible!

 

Introduction

1. Probability is the ___________________ that an event will occur.

Probability and Punnett Squares

2. A Punnett square is a special tool used to predict the ___________________ from a cross, or mating between two parents.

3. Summarize the four steps used to create a Punnett square.

4. Punnett squares are used to _________________ the results of a cross; actual results may differ slightly.

Punnett Square Practice

Complete the following crosses:

5. BB x bb

6. Bb x bb

7. Bb x Bb

8. Tt x Tt

9. TT x tt

10. Tt x tt

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