the limitations of the Punnett Square
offspring developing hemophilia
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Discussion Prompt
Describe the Punnett Square and what it used to predict. What are the limitations of the Punnett Square?
Mom is a carrier for hemophilia but does not have the disease.
Dad does not have hemophilia
Using the Punnett Square, answer the following questions, What is the probability of a;
- female offspring developing hemophilia?
- female offspring being a carrier for hemophilia?
- male offspring developing hemophilia?
- a male offspring being a carrier developing hemophilia?
- of any offspring developing hemophilia?
- Explain why only some offspring would develop the disease?
Response #1: If this were about Cystic Fibrosis, how would the responses be different to the questions in the Initial Post? Give a detailed explanation supporting your response.
