10. NC EOC Review: Mendelian Genetics & Gene Expression RB

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Alleles that may be masked or covered up are called:

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Recessive

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What is the phenotype ratio for a typical monohybrid cross?

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3:1

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A set of "matching" chromosomes is called:

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Homologous chromosomes

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A ___________ is an organism's genetic makeup represented by letters.

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Genotype

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The original or "parent" generation in genetics is called the:

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P generation

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What is the term for the observable traits of an organism?

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Phenotype

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What is the term for different forms of a gene?

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Alleles

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If an organism has two identical alleles for a trait, it is said to be:

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Homozygous

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If an organism has two different alleles for a trait, it is said to be:

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Heterozygous

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In a Punnett square, what does each box represent?

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A possible genotype of offspring.