Provide the genotypic and phenotypic ratios of the offspring.

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Provide the genotypic and phenotypic ratios of the offspring.

**Genetics in Guinea Pigs: A Case Study**

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**Scenario:**
In guinea pigs, black hair (B) is dominant to brown hair (b), and short hair (H) is dominant to long hair (h).

**Example Cross:**
A black, long-haired guinea pig with the genotype Bbhh is crossed with a brown, short-haired guinea pig with the genotype bbHh.

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This case study allows students to explore Mendelian genetics and the principles of dominance and recessiveness in traits. By following the example cross, one can determine possible genotypic and phenotypic outcomes in the offspring. It also provides an opportunity to practice Punnett square calculations to predict these outcomes.
Transcribed Image Text:**Genetics in Guinea Pigs: A Case Study** **Question Set:** **Scenario:** In guinea pigs, black hair (B) is dominant to brown hair (b), and short hair (H) is dominant to long hair (h). **Example Cross:** A black, long-haired guinea pig with the genotype Bbhh is crossed with a brown, short-haired guinea pig with the genotype bbHh. --- This case study allows students to explore Mendelian genetics and the principles of dominance and recessiveness in traits. By following the example cross, one can determine possible genotypic and phenotypic outcomes in the offspring. It also provides an opportunity to practice Punnett square calculations to predict these outcomes.
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