Describe one recessive or one dominant human trait that you, your (biological) parents, grandparents, and/or kids have. (Note that most phenotypic traits are polygenic – or controlled by more than one gene – but for the purposes of this discussion we will ignore that fact.

a. What are recessive and dominant traits? Clearly define both.
b. Describe one recessive or one dominant human trait that you, your (biological) parents, grandparents, and/or kids have. (Note that most phenotypic traits are polygenic – or controlled by more than one gene – but for the purposes of this discussion we will ignore that fact. I’m more interested in you demonstrating an understanding of phenotype, genotype, and the ability to apply a Punnet Square.)
c. What is your phenotype for this trait?
d. What is your possible genotype for this trait? If there is more than one possible genotype that would result in your phenotype, be sure to mention both!
e. Show how you came to the above conclusions using a Punnett Square. You can copy the table below, or use the “Insert table” button in the text editor. Be sure to use only ONE trait; you don’t need to do a multiple traits PS here. Also, be sure to tell us what your 2 alleles (the capital letter and small letter you use) stand for phenotypically, so we can follow your PS.

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