Genes and Punnett Squares

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An offspring will receive how many alleles from each parent to determine a specific trait?

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One allele from each parent.

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What does genotype refer to?

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The possible combination of alleles in a gene.

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Identify: ff

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Genotype.

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Identify: ff (Homozygous or Heterozygous)

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Homozygous.

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Identify: Black hair (Genotype or Phenotype)

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Phenotype.

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What is a dominant allele?

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An allele that expresses its trait even in the presence of a recessive allele.

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What is a recessive allele?

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An allele that expresses its trait only when two copies are present.

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What does homozygous mean?

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Having two identical alleles for a specific gene.

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What does heterozygous mean?

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Having two different alleles for a specific gene.

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What is a Punnett Square?

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A diagram used to predict the outcome of a genetic cross.