Genetics and Inheritance Patterns

Genetics and Inheritance Patterns

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Biology

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does Mendel's law of segregation state?

Back

Organisms inherit two alleles for each gene, and parents donate one allele for each gene to offspring.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a heterozygous genotype?

Back

A genotype with two different alleles for a gene, such as Rr.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the expected phenotypic ratio of offspring from a cross between two heterozygous guinea pigs?

Back

3 black fur: 1 white fur.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of dominant allele?

Back

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

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of recessive allele?

Back

An allele that expresses its trait only when two copies are present.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a pedigree chart used for?

Back

To track the inheritance of traits through generations in a family.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the expected offspring ratio from a cross of Roan (RW) x Roan (RW)?

Back

1 red: 2 roan: 1 white.

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