Punnett Square

Punnett Square

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Biology, Science

7th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a Punnett Square?

Back

A Punnett Square is a diagram used to predict the outcome of a genetic cross by showing the possible combinations of alleles from the parents.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does homozygous mean?

Back

Homozygous refers to having two identical alleles for a particular gene, such as AA or aa.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does heterozygous mean?

Back

Heterozygous refers to having two different alleles for a particular gene, such as Aa.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a genotype?

Back

A genotype is the genetic makeup of an organism, represented by the alleles it possesses (e.g., AA, Aa, aa).

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a phenotype?

Back

A phenotype is the observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, determined by its genotype (e.g., black or white fur).

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the dominant trait?

Back

A dominant trait is an allele that expresses its phenotype even when only one copy is present (e.g., black hair color in mice).

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the recessive trait?

Back

A recessive trait is an allele that only expresses its phenotype when two copies are present (e.g., white hair color in mice).

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