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Punnett squares can be used to predict the probability of: a) being exposed to a contagious disease and contracting it b) having an inherited disease or a genetically determined physical trait c) both of the above

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b) having an inherited disease or a genetically determined physical trait

Step-by-step explanation:

The Punnett square is a simple diagram that can help determine which traits are the most probable in offspring depending on the genes of the parents. It only helps when looking at the probability of genetics or trying to understand how the characteristics of an offspring are linked to the characteristics of its parents.

Because of this, a Punnett square could not be used to predict the probability of being exposed to a disease or contracting it, but it could be used to determine the probability of having an inherited disease or a genetically determined physical trait.

Let me know if you'd like more help understanding Punnett squares, and I can guide you to some helpful resources. :)

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