Question

17. Create a Punnett square to solve the following codominance problem: In camellia flowers, petal color is controlled

by codominance. When a red (RR) is crossed with a white flower (WW), all the offspring are covered in both red and
white petals. If you cross a red flower with a red-and-white flower what is the probability of getting the following:
Represent answers as a fraction.
Red flowers:
White flowers:
Red-and-White flowers:

Answer 1

A Punnett square is a grid used to predict the possible outcomes of a genetic cross. To create a Punnett square for the problem you described, we can use the following format:

R R

W RW RW

W RW RW

The letters in each box represent the genotype (the genetic makeup) of the offspring. In this case, the parents are a red flower (RR) and a red-and-white flower (RW).

The probability of getting a red flower: 1/2 or 0.5

The probability of getting a white flower: 0

The probability of getting a red-and-white flower: 1/2 or 0.5

It's important to keep in mind that this is a theoretical probability, as with any natural reproduction, there could be variations in the final outcome.