AP Biology Unit 5 Review Flashcard

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If Hh is crossed with hh, is it possible to get a HH offspring?

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NO

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What is a True-bred?

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Offspring of a self pollinating plant - all plants will have the same traits as the parents and siblings.

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What is a gene?

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One set of instruction for an inherited trait.

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B = Can climb walls; b = can NOT climb walls. Which would be heterozygous for being able to climb walls?

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Bb

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A child has type O blood. If the mother has type A blood, what could the father's blood type be?

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A, B, or O.

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What is the principle of segregation?

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The principle stating that during the formation of gametes, the two alleles for a trait separate from each other.

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Define homozygous. Give an example.

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Having two identical alleles for a particular gene. Example: AA or aa.

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Define heterozygous. Give an example.

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Having two different alleles for a particular gene. Example: Aa.

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What is a phenotype?

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The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, as determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences.

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What is a genotype?

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The genetic constitution of an individual, often represented by alleles.