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1. The possible phenotypes of the offspring will be red, white, and pink flowers.

2. The possible genotypes of the offspring are RR, RW, and WW.

3. For the phenotypic percentage of the cross between two pink flowers will be 25% red, 50% pink, 25% white flowers.

4. For the genotypic percentage, there is 25% RR, 50% RW, and 25% WW.

5. The type of inheritance is incomplete dominance.

NOTE: Please see attached the image for the complete Punnett square of the cross of two flowers.

Explanation:

The Punnett square is used in genetics to predict the outcome cross between parents. In the question, the characteristic being studied is the flower colors. It is an example of incomplete dominance. In this type of mode of inheritance, the heterozygous gene will produce offspring whose characteristic is the blend of two traits. It is sometimes referred to as partial dominance or intermediate inheritance.

In the question, the genes involved are red (RR), white (WW), and pink (RW) flowers. The pink (RW) flowers in the intermediate trait of red and white flowers. Specifically, the pink flower is a blend of red and white.  The cross of pink flowers is an example of a monohybrid cross wherein only one trait is being considered.

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