2024 Genotype vs Phenotype

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What is a genotype?

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The genetic makeup of an organism, represented by letters (e.g., AA, Aa, aa).

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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What is a phenotype?

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The physical appearance or observable traits of an organism, influenced by its genotype.

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What does homozygous mean?

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Having two identical alleles for a particular gene (e.g., AA or aa).

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What does heterozygous mean?

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Having two different alleles for a particular gene (e.g., Aa).

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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What is a dominant allele?

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An allele that expresses its trait even in the presence of a recessive allele.

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What is a recessive allele?

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An allele that only expresses its trait when two copies are present (homozygous recessive).

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What is the genotype for a smooth chin if cleft chin (E) is dominant?

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ee only.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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What is the genotype for a homozygous dominant trait?

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FF.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

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How do you classify the genotype Mm?

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Heterozygous.

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What is an example of a phenotype?

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Hair color, eye color, or height.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1