Use the diagram above to answer this question. What are the genotypes of the parents if the gene for skin colour is H?

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - Biology - 2015 (Objective) Subject: Biology

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Use the diagram above to answer this question.

What are the genotypes of the parents if the gene for skin colour is H?

Answer Details
The diagram above shows a Punnett square used to predict the possible genotypes of the offspring of a cross between a spotted leopard (Hh) and a black panther (hh) with the gene for skin colour represented by the letter H. The possible genotypes of the offspring are shown in the boxes formed by the Punnett square. Looking at the Punnett square, it can be observed that the genotypes of the parents are Spotted Leopard Hh and Black Panther hh, since each parent contributes one allele to each offspring. Therefore, the correct answer is "Spotted Leopard Hh Black Panther hh".

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