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Genetics and Heredity — Test

Question 7 • CMS 2026-2027 Biology CREDIT RECOVERY

Breeders can use a Punnett square to predict the outcome of a genetic cross. If the genotype of both parents was Aa, what would be expected of the genotypes among their possible offspring?

Answer
A
Half would have the genotype AA .
B
Half would have the genotype Aa.
C
Three-quarters would have the genotype Aa .
D
Three-quarters would have the genotype aa .

Explanation

Each parent can pass on either A or a. The four equally likely combinations are AA, Aa, Aa, and aa, so two out of four offspring—one-half—would have genotype Aa. Therefore, the correct choice is “Half would have the genotype Aa.”

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