Using Probability to Predict the Outcome of a Genetic Cross

Two methods can be used to determine the outcomes of a genetic cross: the rules of probability and Punnett squares. This text examines when to use each method by going through examples of solved problems.

Topics

  • flower color
  • flower position
  • genetic cross
  • independent events
  • monohybrid cross
  • multihybrid cross
  • mutually exclusive events
  • pea plant characteristic
  • pea plant
  • pea pod color
  • pea pod shape
  • pea pod
  • phenotypic ratio
  • Pisum sativum
  • pod color
  • pod shape
  • probability
  • product rule
  • Punnett square
  • rules of probability
  • sum rule
  • testcross