Genetics Review

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What type of traits are represented by a capital letter?

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Dominant traits are represented by a capital letter.

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If Brown eyes (B) are dominant to Blue eyes (b), what color eyes will a person with genotype bb have?

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A person with genotype bb will have Blue eyes.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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What is an adaptation that allows penguins to survive in the cold Antarctic region?

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An extra fatty layer for warmth is an adaptation that helps penguins survive in the cold.

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What is the purpose of a Punnett square in genetics?

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A Punnett square is used to predict the probability of offspring inheriting certain traits.

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What does 'G' and 'g' represent in the context of frog skin color?

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'G' represents green skin and 'g' represents brown skin in frogs.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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What is the chance that baby frogs will have brown skin if the genotypes are GG and Gg?

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There is a 0% chance that baby frogs will have brown skin.

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What is an observable trait that can be seen in a person?

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Phenotype is an observable trait that can be seen.

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What is the difference between genotype and phenotype?

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Genotype refers to the genetic makeup, while phenotype refers to the observable characteristics.

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What does it mean if a trait is recessive?

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A recessive trait is one that is masked by a dominant trait and only expressed when two recessive alleles are present.

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How can you determine the probability of a trait being passed on to offspring?

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You can use a Punnett square to determine the probability of a trait being passed on.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-3

NGSS.HS-LS4-3