State the probability that a child will be male.
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The question asks to state the probability that a child will be male, based on the provided Punnett square.
Answer
50%
The probability of a child being male is 50%.
Answer for screen readers
The probability of a child being male is 50%.
More Information
Each time a sperm meets an ovum, there is a 50% chance that it will make a boy and a 50% chance that it will make a girl.
Tips
The probability of a child's gender is independent of the gender of previous children.
Sources
- What is the probability of a child being male or female.html - homework.study.com
- What is the probability that at least one child in a family will be male? - quora.com
- Gender Probability: Male and Female Chromosomes | Science project - education.com
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