Genetics

Front

What is the genotype for brown fur in guinea pigs?

Back

B

Front

What is the genotype for tan fur in guinea pigs?

Back

b

Front

What percent of the offspring would be tan when you cross BbxBb?

Back

25%

Front

What type of dominance is shown when a black guinea pig and a white guinea pig produce gray offspring?

Back

incomplete dominance

Front

What does incomplete dominance mean?

Back

Traits are blended.

Front

Why are there no white rabbit babies?

Back

It takes two recessive genes to show the trait.

Front

What is a phenotype?

Back

The observable physical characteristics of an organism.

Front

Which of the following is a phenotype: BB, Bb, bb, or Blue eyes?

Back

Blue eyes

Front

What is a genotype?

Back

The genetic makeup of an organism.

Front

What is the difference between dominant and recessive traits?

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Dominant traits are expressed when at least one dominant allele is present; recessive traits require two recessive alleles to be expressed.