The problems with Mendelian genetics in biology education

Mendelian genetics is ubiquitous in secondary school biology curricula, and the Punnet square is iconic to genetics. Think about the common examples of traits that you have seen in biology curricula to show Mendelian genetics. What could go wrong with such a solid concept?

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