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Biology, step by step

Biology explanations connect concepts to processes, from Punnett squares and genetic probabilities to cellular respiration and ecosystems.

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Topics we cover

  • Cell biology
  • Genetics and inheritance
  • Evolution
  • Human physiology
  • Ecology
  • Molecular biology

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Question

Two Aa parents: what is the probability of an aa offspring?

  1. Step 1: Each parent passes on A or a with a probability of ½
  2. Step 2: The offspring is aa only if both parents pass on a
  3. Step 3: Multiply the probabilities: ½ × ½
Answer: P(aa) = ¼, or 25%

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