Heredity and Punnett Squares

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What is the probability of getting white fur in a Punnett square with B = brown fur and b = white fur?

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50%

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What are Aa, DD, bB, and yy examples of?

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Genotypes

Front

What is the genotype for a yellow plant if G = green and g = yellow?

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gg

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Which genotype is homozygous dominant: Yy, yY, yy, or YY?

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YY

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What are the different forms of a gene called?

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Alleles

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Define genotype.

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The genetic makeup of an organism, represented by letters (e.g., Aa, BB).

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Define phenotype.

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The observable traits or characteristics of an organism, influenced by its genotype.

Front

What is a Punnett square used for?

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To predict the probability of offspring inheriting particular traits from their parents.

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What does homozygous mean?

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Having two identical alleles for a particular gene (e.g., AA or aa).

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What does heterozygous mean?

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Having two different alleles for a particular gene (e.g., Aa).