AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -This 9:3:3:1 phenotypic ratio is the classic Mendelian ratio for a dihybrid cross in which the alleles of two different genes assort independently into gametes. Figure 1: A classic Mendelian example of independent assortment: the 9:3:3:1 phenotypic ratio associated with a dihybrid cross (BbEe × BbEe).

Detailed explanation-2: -Explanation: If both parents are heterogeneous for both traits the ratio of phenotypes is the ratio of 9:3:3:1. One trait is dominant and the other trait is recessive. Of the 16 possible offsprings only 1 will have both recessive genes.

Detailed explanation-3: -The probabilities of different offspring genotypes and phenotypes can be determined using a Punnett square. A dihybrid cross results in a roughly 9:3:3:1 ratio of offspring phenotypes.

Detailed explanation-4: -A monohybrid cross results in a phenotypic ratio of 3:1 (dominant to recessive), and a genotypic ratio of 1:2:1 (homozygous dominant to heterozygous to homozygous recessive).