WAEC Biology 2023 Question 45

Question 45

Mendelian Inheritance

The illustration below is a genetic diagram:
Gametes across the top: E, E. Gametes down the side: E, e.
Row E: I, II
Row e: III, IV
What is the name of the genetic diagram?

  1. A.Genetic cross
  2. B.Punnett square
  3. C.Inheritance diagram
  4. D.Genetic square
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Punnett square)

Explanation

A grid with the gametes of one parent along the top and of the other down the side is called a Punnett square.