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Activity 2 Mystery Bull

Objectives:
List the genotypes of the bull and cow in the given problem
Diagram and complete a Punnett square
Give phenotypic percentages of the offspring
Materials: (by group)
Marking pen
Manila paper
Procedure:
1. Read the given problem:
Mang Marcelino owns purebred red cows. In his farm he noticed that after a
typhoon several months ago, all of the fences that separate his cattle from his neighbors
cattle were destroyed. During the time that the fences were down, three bulls, one from
each neighbor, mingled with his cows. For awhile, he thought that none of the bulls
found his cows, but over the months, he noticed that all of his cows are pregnant. He
suspected that one of the bulls is the father.
Which bull is it? Help Mang Marcelino look for the father by solving the given
problem.
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Determine the possible traits of the calves if :
1. a red (RR) bull is mated with a red (RR) cow 1
2. a red(RR) bull is mated with a white (WW) cow 2
3. a roan(RW) is mated with a red(RR)cow 3
2. Illustrate your answers using a Punnett square.
3. Write your answers on the Manila paper.
4. Present and discuss your answers.
Q5. Will you be able to trace the father of the calves?______________
What are the possible phenotypes of the calves for each cow?
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Q6. Do you think you will make Mang Marcelino happy about the result of your
investigation? _________________________________
Q7. How are you going to explain it to him? ________________________

Q8. How would you apply what you have learned to improve the breeds of livestock in
your area?
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Q9. What possible suggestions can you give to animal breeders in your area?