Practice mode Inheritance

In the cross AaBb × AaBb, what fraction of the offspring is expected to be aabb?

Correct answer A. 1/16

Explanation

Probability of aa = 1/4 and of bb = 1/4; for independent genes, P(aabb) = 1/4 × 1/4 = 1/16.

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