11. Superbabies!

Outcomes:

> make predictions about genotypes and phenotypes.

> Synthesise characteristic for a new superhero based on the most probable phenotype outcomes generated by Punnett squares.

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Activity: If neither Mr. Incredible nor Elastigirl have super speed, how does Dash have super speed?

Determine a genotype for Mr. Incredible and a genotype for Elastigirl that would allow Dash to inherit a phenotype that is not present in his parents. Explain what the chance (percentage) is of Dash having this trait and thus explain why Violet and Jack-Jack do not demonstrate this phenotype.

Apply the same principle to explain one of Violet or Jack-Jack's traits

Activity: Making super-babies - draw two superhero genotype cards at random. Using the information on the cards, select the most likely phenotypes that will be demonstrated by the offspring of this superhero sexual reproduction.

Once you have selected the characteristics, design the new superhero and create a card that shows the superhero and their genotype details.