Genotype and Phenotype Practice

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What does TT represent in genetics?

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Homozygous

Front

What is the term for the allele combinations of an organism?

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Genotype

Front

What is a trait of an organism that can be hidden by the dominant form of a trait?

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Recessive Trait

Front

What does Ff represent in genetics?

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Heterozygous

Front

Which genotype is considered purebred?

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BB

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What is the definition of a phenotype?

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The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, as determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences.

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What is the difference between genotype and phenotype?

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Genotype refers to the genetic makeup of an organism, while phenotype refers to the observable traits.

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What does it mean if an organism is homozygous for a trait?

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It has two identical alleles for that trait.

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What does it mean if an organism is heterozygous for a trait?

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It has two different alleles for that trait.

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What is an allele?

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An allele is a variant form of a gene.