What is a genotype?
Genetics and punnett squares

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A genotype is the genetic makeup of an organism, represented by the alleles it possesses, such as BB, Bb, or bb.
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What is a phenotype?
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A phenotype is the observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, determined by its genotype and environment.
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What does homozygous mean?
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Homozygous refers to having two identical alleles for a particular gene, such as BB or bb.
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What does heterozygous mean?
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Heterozygous refers to having two different alleles for a particular gene, such as Bb.
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What is a Punnett square?
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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.
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What is the purpose of a Punnett square?
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The purpose of a Punnett square is to determine the probability of an offspring inheriting particular traits based on the genotypes of the parents.
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What is an allele?
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An allele is a variant form of a gene that can produce different traits, such as brown or blue eyes.
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