Genetics

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Aa, DD, Bb, yy are all examples of _______

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genotypes

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The physical expression of a trait is called the ...

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phenotype

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Genotype: TT is ...

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homozygous dominant

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In a population of bees, long wings (L) are dominant over short wings (l). Bees with long wings are ...

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heterozygous or homozygous dominant (LL or Ll)

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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In the problem shown, what must the genotype of the missing parent be?

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Bb

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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What is the definition of genotype?

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The genetic makeup of an organism, represented by alleles.

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What is the definition of phenotype?

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The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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What does homozygous mean?

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Having two identical alleles for a particular gene.

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What does heterozygous mean?

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Having two different alleles for a particular gene.

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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.