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 gametes that may be produced by each parent involved in the cross. The letters inside each circle represent the possible alleles that each parent can pass down to their offspring. Therefore, choice C is the best answer.

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