By observing the proportion of phenotypes among the offspring of a test cross, we can infer the unknown genotype of the female parent. In each outcome, the unknown female parent allele (red) can be in
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By observing the proportion of phenotypes among the offspring of a test cross, we can infer the unknown genotype of the female parent. In each outcome, the unknown female parent allele (red) can be in
By plugging the phenotypes of the offspring of a test cross into a Punnett square we can identify the genotype of the parents.
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After tracking physical characteristics of the common pea plant through multiple generations, Gregor Mendel realized that inheritance follows specific patterns. Mendel’s discovery led to what we now call the principles of inheritance. In this page, you will begin to learn about these principles, which lie at the heart of modern genetic analysis.
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