Genetics Review

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What is the probability of getting white fur (b) in a Punnett square if B = brown fur and b = white fur?

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50%

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NGSS.HS-LS4-3

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In a Punnett square, if T = tall and t = short, what is the genotype of the offspring if both parents are Tt?

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tt

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Who is known as the father of genetics?

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Gregor Mendel

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What organism did Gregor Mendel use to discover the principles of heredity?

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Pea Plant

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What is a factor that covers up another factor in genetics?

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Dominant

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What is the term for a genetic factor that is masked by a dominant factor?

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Recessive

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In a Punnett square, what does the genotype TT represent?

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Homozygous dominant for tallness.

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In a Punnett square, what does the genotype tt represent?

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Homozygous recessive for shortness.

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What is the expected phenotypic ratio of a monohybrid cross between two heterozygous parents (Tt x Tt)?

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3:1 (3 tall : 1 short)

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What is the purpose of a Punnett square in genetics?

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To predict the probability of offspring genotypes and phenotypes.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-3