Hidden Genes
by Anonymous · ⭐ 1 · 🍴 0
🧬 Why do traits appear in children that their parents didn't show? Genes come in pairs, and yellow Y masks green y. A pea can look yellow while hiding a green gene inside! That makes two physical traits but three gene combinations. 🔲 With Punnett squares, pick the parents' genotypes and four offspring boxes fill in automatically. When two yellow parents produce a green offspring, hidden genes met — showing a 3 yellow : 1 green ratio. 🩸 With blood types, discover how A, B, and O genes create four blood types. Find out how two type A parents can have a type O child! Built with code — remix it to try other traits!
About this app
The Hidden Gene is an interactive science learning web app designed to explain basic genetics and inheritance patterns. Users can explore dominant and recessive pea plant traits, cross genotypes using Punnett squares, and experiment with ABO blood type combinations. The app features step-by-step challenges and visual breakdowns to show how traits pass from parents to offspring.
Use cases
- Middle school students learning genetics and Punnett squares in science class
- Science teachers looking for an interactive visual aid for inheritance lessons
- Self-learners curious about how blood types and recessive traits are inherited
Features
- Pea trait simulator for combining mother and father alleles to reveal phenotype and hidden genes
- Interactive 2x2 Punnett square grid displaying offspring genotype ratios
- ABO blood type calculator exploring parental gene combinations like AO, BO, and AB
- Guided challenges for each genetics topic with real-time feedback
- Sound effect toggle for feedback during exercises