EOCT Review (Unit 6)

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What is a genotype?

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The genetic makeup of an individual, consisting of alleles inherited from both parents.

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What is a phenotype?

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The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, determined by both genotype and environment.

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What is an allele?

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A variant form of a gene that can produce different traits.

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What does homozygous mean?

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Having two identical alleles for a particular gene.

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What does heterozygous mean?

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Having two different alleles for a particular gene.

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What is the Law of Dominance?

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In a heterozygous genotype, the dominant allele will mask the effect of the recessive allele.

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What is a trait?

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A distinguishing characteristic or quality, such as eye color, that is inherited.

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What is the probability of having a female offspring from a male and female?

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50%.

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What is the probability of having a male offspring from a male and female?

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50%.

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What is a Punnett square?

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A diagram used to predict the outcome of a genetic cross by showing the possible combinations of alleles.