Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Phenotypic ratios refer to the ratio of different physical traits that offspring show in a particular generation, as a result of genetic crosses.
Related terms
Genotype Ratio: This is the relative number or proportion of different genotypes among an offspring group.
Mendelian Inheritance: This refers to patterns of inheritance that are characteristic to organisms that reproduce sexually. It involves laws such as segregation and independent assortment.