Punnett Square

Real World Example

Imagine trying to decide what type of sandwich you'll end up with if you randomly combine different bread and filling options from your fridge. Just like how each sandwich combination depends on which bread and filling you choose, a Punnett square predicts the possible genetic combinations of offspring based on the genetic material (alleles) from each parent. In this analogy, the bread and filling represent the alleles from each parent, and the final sandwich - your offspring - results from combining these elements in a predictable way, just as a Punnett square illustrates the potential genetic outcomes.