Genetics - Monohybrid Cross

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The study of heredity is called ____.

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genetics

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List the possible genotypes from the cross (Dad) Bb X (Mom) BB.

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BB, Bb

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A __________ allele always shows up in an organism when it is present.

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dominant

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bb is an example of _____.

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homozygous recessive

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Dominant alleles are written using _____.

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capital

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What is a monohybrid cross?

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A genetic cross between individuals that involves one pair of contrasting traits.

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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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What is a phenotype?

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The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism.

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What is a genotype?

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The genetic constitution of an individual.