n. A diagram used in genetics to predict the genotypes of a particular cross or breeding experiment. It is named after Reginald C. Punnett, who devised the approach.
The biology teacher used a Punnett square to explain how traits are inherited from parents.
genetic diagram; cross grid; breeding chart
random selection; haphazard choice; unplanned breeding
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