Complex Traits: Beyond the Punnett Square

This worksheet is designed as bridge between simple Mendelian traits and complex traits influenced by multiple genes and environmental factors. It is meant as a follow-up to Practice with Punnett Squares and its extension activity.

• Have students work independently or guide them as needed.

• Most traits are influenced by multiple genes plus environmental factors.
• An organisms's traits are the produce of both genetic and environmental factors.

30 minutes

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