Genetics Study Guide

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The allele Y is _________ over the allele y for seed color.

Back

dominant

Front

There is a _________% chance that the offspring will have the same phenotype and genotype as the father.

Back

50%

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Front

Patricia should breed the rabbits with the______, _______ ears together.

Back

longest, softest

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Front

A pea plant's seed shape is round. What can be said about this trait?

Back

It is the phenotype.

Front

Which of the following will most likely decrease genetic diversity?

Back

selective breeding

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What is the definition of a genotype?

Back

The genetic makeup of an organism, represented by alleles.

Front

What is the definition of a phenotype?

Back

The observable physical characteristics of an organism.

Front

What is a Punnett square used for?

Back

To predict the genetic outcomes of a cross between two organisms.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Front

What does homozygous mean?

Back

Having two identical alleles for a particular gene.

Front

What does heterozygous mean?

Back

Having two different alleles for a particular gene.