punnett square

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Definition of punnett square in English English dictionary

A graphical representation used to determine the probability of an offspring expressing a particular genotype

(Biyoloji) The Punnett square is a diagram that is used to predict an outcome of a particular cross or breeding experiment. It is named after Reginald C. Punnett, who devised the approach, and is used by biologists to determine the probability of an offspring having a particular genotype. The Punnett square is a summary of every possible combination of one maternal allele with one paternal allele for each gene being studied in the cross

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Punnett squares

plural form of Punnett square

Etymology

() For Reginald Punnett, British geneticist.