Punnett Squares

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In a heterozygous genotype, the ___________ allele takes over in the phenotype.

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dominant

Front

In plants, tall (T) is dominant to short (t). Perform the following cross: Tt x Tt. What is the probability of producing a short plant?

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25%

Front

In a flowering plant species, red flower color (R) is dominant over white flower color (r). What is the genotype of any red-flowering plant resulting from this species?

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RR or Rr

Front

Each one of the boxes on the Punnett Square represents what probability of an offspring's genotype?

Back

25%

Front

Aa, DD, bB, yy are all examples of __________.

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genotypes

Front

What is a Punnett Square?

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

Front

What does the term 'phenotype' refer to?

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The observable characteristics of an organism.

Front

What does the term 'genotype' refer to?

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The genetic makeup of an organism.

Front

If a plant has the genotype Tt, what are the possible gametes it can produce?

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T or t

Front

What is the expected phenotypic ratio of a monohybrid cross?

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3:1