Question

1 what observations did you make when viewing the genotypes? 2. discuss with your group how you can make sense of this genotype data and how it can be used to determine parentage. write the procedural steps here, adding more steps if needed: step 1: analyze the data to determine the parent step 2: deduce the family relationship steps step 3: determine the father of that cub 3. how was this procedure different now that the male genotypes are available? 4. did this data prove your hypotheses? cite your evidence here: 5. below, determine a way to represent your data and findings. tables should be done using pencil and a straight edge and should be designed to make sense to another reader.

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze genotype observations

Look for patterns, homozygous/heterozygous traits.

Step2: Interpret data for parentage

Compare alleles in offspring and potential parents. Use genetic inheritance rules (e.g., Mendelian).

Step3: Effect of male genotypes

With male genotypes, can directly match paternal alleles, reducing ambiguity in determining father - more precise parentage analysis.

Step4: Hypothesis validation

Check if data aligns with expected genetic ratios or relationships hypothesized. If observed genotypes match predicted ones based on hypotheses, data supports them; if not, it refutes.

Step5: Data representation

Create a table with columns for individual ID, genotype at different loci. Rows for each individual. Can also use a pedigree chart to show family relationships and genotypes across generations.

Answer:

1. Observations could include presence of dominant or recessive alleles, homozygous vs heterozygous genotypes.
2. Analyze data by comparing alleles in offspring and parents, deduce family relationships based on inheritance patterns, determine father by allele - matching.
3. Procedure is more precise as can directly match paternal alleles.
4. If observed genotypes match hypothesized genetic relationships/ratios, data proves hypotheses; otherwise, it doesn't. Evidence is based on comparison of observed and predicted genotypes.
5. Use a table with individual IDs and genotype information or a pedigree chart.