In the following Punnett square,the lettered circles on the top and left of the square (indicated by the arrows)represent the

A) offspring that will be produced by the cross.
B) genotypes of the parents involved in the cross.
C) gametes that may be produced by each parent involved in the cross.
D) offspring that could be produced by the cross.

Question

In the following Punnett square,the lettered circles on the top and left of the square (indicated by the arrows)represent the

A) offspring that will be produced by the cross. 
B) genotypes of the parents involved in the cross. 
C) gametes that may be produced by each parent involved in the cross. 
D) offspring that could be produced by the cross.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The lettered circles on the top and left of the Punnett square represent the possible gametes that can be produced by each parent involved in the cross. The combination of these gametes in the boxes within the Punnett square shows the potential offspring genotypes that could be produced. Therefore, choice C is the best answer.

In the Following Punnett Square,the Lettered Circles on the Top