MODULE 6 REVIEW

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What is the Law of Independent Assortment?

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The Law of Independent Assortment states that the genes for different traits are inherited independently of each other.

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What is a phenotype?

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A phenotype is the actual trait that is expressed by the genes an organism has.

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What does a karyotype show?

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A karyotype is a visual representation of an individual's chromosomes, which can indicate chromosomal disorders.

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What does it mean if an individual is heterozygous for a trait?

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An individual is heterozygous for a trait if they have two different alleles for that trait.

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What is the phenotype of an organism with genotype RW?

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The phenotype of an organism with genotype RW is pink.

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What is the Law of Segregation?

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The Law of Segregation states that during the formation of gametes, the two alleles for a trait separate from each other.

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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.

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What does homozygous mean?

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Homozygous means having two identical alleles for a particular trait.

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What are alleles?

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Alleles are different versions of a gene that determine specific traits.

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What is a chromosomal disorder?

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A chromosomal disorder is a condition caused by an abnormal number of chromosomes or changes in chromosome structure.