Punnett Squares

Punnett Squares

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Biology

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a Punnett Square?

Back

A Punnett Square is a diagram used to predict the outcome of a genetic cross by showing the possible combinations of alleles from the parents.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do the letters T and t represent in genetics?

Back

T represents a dominant allele for tallness, while t represents a recessive allele for shortness.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a genotype?

Back

A genotype is the genetic makeup of an organism, represented by the combination of alleles (e.g., TT, Tt, tt).

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a phenotype?

Back

A phenotype is the physical appearance or observable traits of an organism, such as height or color.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does homozygous mean?

Back

Homozygous refers to having two identical alleles for a particular gene (e.g., TT or tt).

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does heterozygous mean?

Back

Heterozygous refers to having two different alleles for a particular gene (e.g., Tt).

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between dominant and recessive alleles?

Back

A dominant allele is expressed in the phenotype even if only one copy is present, while a recessive allele is only expressed if two copies are present.

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