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In a dihybrid cross with genotypes JjQq and JJQq, what is the probability of getting an offspring with genotype JJQQ OR Jjqq?

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There is a 1:4 chance of getting JjQq. The parent JjQq can produce four genotypes: JQ, Jq, jQ, and jq. the parent JJQq can produce two genotypes: JQ and Jq. When we do a punnett square: JJQQ, JJQq, JjQQ, JjQq, JJQq, JJqq, JjQq, and JjqqThere are two JjQq. Two out of eight is one out of four. 
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1/4 chance Is the correct answer

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