Punnett Square Calculator

Model single-gene inheritance. Enter the alleles for both parents to generate an intetive 2x2 Punnett square grid and calculate offspring genotype and phenotype probabilities.

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Parental Genotypes

Input Parent 1 and Parent 2 alleles (uppercase = dominant, lowercase = recessive).

2×2 Punnett Grid

A a
A AA Aa
a Aa aa

Offspring Genotypes & Phenotypes

Genotype Ratio

Phenotype Ratio (Simple Dominance)

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Genetics Formatting Convention

Always write the dominant (uppercase) allele first in heterozygous combinations (e.g. write "Aa" instead of "aA") for consistent genetic notation.

Classic Mendelian Monohybrid Cross Reference Table

Parental Cross Genotypic Ratio Dominant Phenotype % Recessive Phenotype %
AA × AA (Homozygous Dom × Dom) 100% AA 100% 0%
AA × aa (Test Cross) 100% Aa 100% 0%
Aa × Aa (Heterozygous Cross) 1 AA : 2 Aa : 1 aa 75% 25%
Aa × aa (Backcross) 1 Aa : 1 aa 50% 50%
aa × aa (Homozygous Rec × Rec) 100% aa 0% 100%

Calculation Methodology & Biological Principles

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Mendel's Law of Segregation

Mendel's First Law states that allele pairs separate during gamete formation (meiosis), so each sperm or egg cell carries only one allele for each gene locus.

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Key Genetics Terminology

Genotype: The exact genetic makeup (allele combination) of an organism.
Phenotype: The observable physical trait resulting from the genotype inteting with the environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Punnett Square?

A Punnett square is a visual grid diagram invented by geneticist Reginald Punnett to determine the statistical probability of an offspring inheriting specific genotypes and phenotypes from two parents.

How do you determine dominant vs recessive alleles?

Dominant alleles are represented by uppercase letters (e.g., 'A') and mask the expression of recessive alleles, which are represented by lowercase letters (e.g., 'a'). A dominant phenotype is expressed if at least one dominant allele is present.

What is the phenotypic ratio of a classic heterozygous monohybrid cross?

Crossing two heterozygous parents (Aa × Aa) yields a classic Mendelian 3:1 phenotypic ratio (75% dominant phenotype, 25% recessive phenotype) and a 1:2:1 genotypic ratio (25% AA, 50% Aa, 25% aa).

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