To determine the possible genotypes and phenotypes of the offspring from a cross of a heterozygous male with type A blood (genotype IAIO) and a heterozygous female with type B blood (genotype IBIO), we can use a Punnett square.
First, let’s set up the Punnett square:
- Father’s alleles: IA and IO
- Mother’s alleles: IB and IO
IB | IO | |
---|---|---|
IA | IAIB (AB) | IAIO (A) |
IO | IBIO (B) | IOIO (O) |
This leads us to the following possible genotypes for the offspring:
- IAIB (Type AB)
- IAIO (Type A)
- IBIO (Type B)
- IOIO (Type O)
In summary, the possible genotypes of the offspring are:
- IAIB
- IAIO
- IBIO
- IOIO
And the corresponding phenotypes will be:
- Type AB
- Type A
- Type B
- Type O