A Punnett square for congenital hypothyroidism, which is often inherited in an autosomal recessive manner, typically involves two parents who are carriers of the recessive allele (represented as "Hh"). In the Punnett square, the possible genotypes for their offspring would be HH (normal), Hh (carrier), and hh (affected). The ratios would be 1 HH : 2 Hh : 1 hh, indicating a 25% chance for a child to be affected by congenital hypothyroidism if both parents are carriers.
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Hypothyroidism. (or congenital hypothyroidism)
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A congenital form of hypothyroidism is known as congenital hypothyroidism (CH). It is a condition present at birth where the thyroid gland does not produce sufficient thyroid hormones, which are crucial for normal growth and development, particularly of the brain. CH can lead to developmental delays and other health issues if not diagnosed and treated early. Screening for this condition is typically done through newborn screening programs.
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On the outside of the Punnett Square you put the genotype or two alleles of the parents.
In a Punnett square, a capital letter represents a dominant allele.
A Punnett square is commonly used to predict the genotype of offspring based on the genotypes of the parent organisms. By crossing the alleles of the parents, the Punnett square can help determine the possible genetic outcomes of their offspring.
Like a Punnett square??? A Punnett square shows the combinations of recessive and Domminant traits. any help??