Inherited Traits

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What is an inherited trait?

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An inherited trait is a characteristic or feature that is passed from parents to offspring through genes.

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What is a hybrid trait?

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A hybrid trait is a genetic trait that results from the combination of two different alleles, one dominant and one recessive, such as Bb.

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What does the term 'generation' refer to in genetics?

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In genetics, a generation refers to a group of offspring produced by a given set of parents.

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What is a dominant allele?

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A dominant allele is an allele that expresses its trait even when only one copy is present in the genotype.

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What is a recessive allele?

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A recessive allele is an allele that is hidden or not expressed when a dominant allele is present.

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What is an allele?

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An allele is a variant form of a gene that can produce different traits.

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What is a purebred organism?

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A purebred organism is one that has two identical alleles for a trait, such as BB or bb.

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What is the difference between genotype and phenotype?

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Genotype refers to the genetic makeup of an organism, while phenotype refers to the observable traits or characteristics.

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What is a Punnett square?

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A Punnett square is a diagram used to predict the genetic outcomes of a cross between two organisms.

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What is the significance of the F1 generation?

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The F1 generation is the first generation of offspring produced from a cross of two parental organisms.