Genetics and Punnett Squares

Front

What is the term for having two of the same genes for a trait?

Back

Homozygous

Front

What is a physical characteristic that can be passed from parent to offspring?

Back

Trait

Front

Which base does Guanine bond with in DNA?

Back

Cytosine

Front

Which base does Adenine bond with in DNA?

Back

Thymine

Front

What molecule's structure is represented in a Punnett Square?

Back

DNA molecule

Front

What is the term for having two different genes for a trait?

Back

Heterozygous

Front

What are the building blocks of DNA?

Back

Nucleotides

Front

What is the shape of a DNA molecule?

Back

Double helix

Front

What is the function of DNA?

Back

To store genetic information

Front

What is a Punnett Square used for?

Back

To predict the genetic outcomes of a cross between two organisms