Using mendelian genetics, explain how two brown eyed parents can have a blue eyed child. Which of the alleles is dominant? You may use a graph to support your explanation (Tip: Assume a simple dominance and inheritance )

Given that the brown eyed parents are able to produce blue eyed offspring, it is safe to assume that they are both heterozygots for eye colour and that the brown allele is dominant (A) over the blue allele (a). With this knowlege, we can put together a Punnet square that demonstrates how two heterozygous parents with the brown eye phenotype have a 1 in 4 probability of having a blue eyed child. 

JT
Answered by Jeremy T. Biology tutor

3075 Views

See similar Biology A Level tutors

Related Biology A Level answers

All answers ▸

Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) are dangerous diseases that can be fatal to children. The MMR vaccine is given to children at a young age to produce antibodies against these diseases. Describe how giving the vaccine leads to the production of antibodies.


Describe how proteins are processed and released from cells


examiners can ask us to design an experiment in order to explore an aspect of ecology. How would I go about doing this?


Discuss how cholesterol is transported in the body, and describe these transport molecules.


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2025

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences