Punnett Squares 2

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What is a Punnett Square?

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A Punnett Square is a diagram used to predict the genetic makeup of offspring from two parents based on their genotypes.

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What does 'F' represent in a Punnett Square?

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'F' typically represents a dominant allele in genetic notation.

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What does 'f' represent in a Punnett Square?

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'f' typically represents a recessive allele in genetic notation.

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What is the purpose of using a Punnett Square?

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The purpose is to determine the probability of an offspring inheriting particular traits from its parents.

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What is a genotype?

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A genotype is the genetic constitution of an individual, represented by the alleles inherited from the parents.

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What is a phenotype?

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A phenotype is the observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, determined by its genotype.

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What is the probability of getting a homozygous recessive offspring (ff) from two heterozygous parents (Ff)?

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25%.

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What does homozygous mean?

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Homozygous refers to having two identical alleles for a particular gene (e.g., FF or ff).

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What does heterozygous mean?

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Heterozygous refers to having two different alleles for a particular gene (e.g., Ff).

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What is the probability of getting a dominant phenotype from a cross between a homozygous dominant (FF) and a homozygous recessive (ff)?

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100%.