IB Biology HL D3.2.17 Hl Dihybrid Crosses Questions

Solve two-gene dihybrid crosses by assigning gametes, predicting phenotypes and evaluating F2 or test-cross ratios in IB Biology HL D3.2.17.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Biology HL
Level
HL

Exam points

  • Construct and interpret a dihybrid cross for two unlinked autosomal genes, giving gamete genotypes and offspring phenotypes.
  • Use 9:3:3:1 F2 or 1:1:1:1 test-cross ratios to calculate or evaluate two-gene inheritance outcomes.

IB Biology HL D3.2.17 Hl Dihybrid Crosses Questions question 1

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In cats, the allele for curled ears (C) is dominant over the allele for normal ears (c). The allele for black colour (B) is dominant over the allele for grey colour (b). A cross occurs between two cats that are both heterozygous for these unlinked traits.

Using a Punnett grid, predict the ratio of phenotypes of offspring in the next generation.

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