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6. Everyone in Squidward's family has light blue skin, which is the dominant trait for body color in his hometown of Squid Valley. His family brags that they are a "purebred" line. He recently married a nice girl who has light green skin, which is a recessive trait. Create a Punnett square to show the possibilities that would result if Squidward and his new bride had children. Use B to represent the dominant gene and b to represent the recessive gene.
A. List the possible genotypes and phenotypes for their children.
B. What are the chances of a child with light blue skin?_______%
C. What are the chances of a child with light green skin?_______ %
D. Would Squidward's children still be considered purebreds? Explain!
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Please find below the solution to the asked query
Parents: BB (light blue skin) x bb (light green skin)
Gametes: B, B b,b
A. Possible genotypes of the children- Bb and the phenotypes- light blue skin.
B. There are 100 % chances of the child with light blue skin
C. There is no chance of a child with light green skin.
D. No, Squidward's children will not be considered as purebreds. They will be the hybrids.
Please find below the solution to the asked query
Parents: BB (light blue skin) x bb (light green skin)
Gametes: B, B b,b
| B | B | |
| b | Bb | Bb |
| b | Bb | Bb |
A. Possible genotypes of the children- Bb and the phenotypes- light blue skin.
B. There are 100 % chances of the child with light blue skin
C. There is no chance of a child with light green skin.
D. No, Squidward's children will not be considered as purebreds. They will be the hybrids.
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