Name ________________________________ Due Date __________________ Activity: Minion Mania P2 P3 P4 P6 P7 Goals: 1. To show how the results of different gene combinations produce certain traits. 2. To use Punnett squares to determine the possible genotypes and phenotypes of various offspring in a genetic cross. Background Information: Oh no! Minions are taking over the world! Gru and Dr. Nefario have lost control of their minion army and they are on the loose. Minions are everywhere and they are multiplying by the minute! Using your knowledge of heredity and Punnett squares, you will be creating your very own minion to join the minion brigade. In order to do so, you will need to determine the genotype and phenotype of the parent minions, as well as the genotypes and phenotypes of their possible offspring. To help you create your brand new minion, Dr. Nefario has reluctantly shared some information regarding typical minion traits and heredity. In minions, the following are always true: ● Tall (T) is dominant and short (t) is recessive. ● Wide body (W) is dominant and narrow body (w) is recessive. ● Two eyes (E) is dominant and one eye (e) is recessive. ● Full hair (H) is dominant and island hair (h) is recessive. ● Yellow body color (Y) is dominant and purple body color is recessive (y). Your task is to create two minion parents and their possible offspring. You must include a drawing of each parent and a list of their 5 genotypes for the above traits. Then, create 5 Punnett squares (1 for each trait) showing the possible genotypes and phenotypes of their offspring. Finally, you will choose 5 possible phenotypes for the offspring and draw a picture of one possible offspring of your minion parents. Your drawings should be colorful and can include other traits not listed above. Science - Labs