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Edexcel IGCSE Biology 3.25 Monohybrid inheritance

Edexcel IGCSE Biology 3.25 Monohybrid inheritance
Edexcel IGCSE Biology syllabusBiology 4BI1First assessment 2019

Practise predicting probabilities from monohybrid crosses, including sex combined with inherited phenotypes in diagrams and tables.

How this is tested

  • use a genetic diagram to find offspring genotype ratios and convert them into probabilities
  • calculate combined probabilities,
  • compare observed offspring counts with expected ratios from a monohybrid cross

Question 9(b)(ii)

[Maximum number: 4]

The ability of humans to taste a chemical called PTC is controlled by a single gene.
The ability to taste PTC is coded for by a dominant allele, T.
Not being able to taste PTC is coded for by a recessive allele, t.

The pedigree diagram shows the individuals in a family who can taste PTC and those who cannot taste PTC.

Figure for Question 9(b)(ii) — Edexcel IGCSE Biology

male who cannot taste PTC male who can taste PTC female who cannot taste PTC female who can taste PTC

Determine the probability of individuals 3 and 4 having another child that can taste PTC and is male.

Use a genetic diagram to show your working.