Punnett Squares and Genotypes

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AA and Aa genotypes will always result in _____________ phenotypes.

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dominant

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Which of the following genotypes is heterozygous? (Options: Bb, BB, bb)

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Bb

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Brown eyes are dominant over green eyes. What is the probability that the offspring will have brown eyes in this cross? (Options: 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%)

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50%

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Each one of the boxes on the Punnett square represents what probability of an offspring's genotype? (Options: 25%, 1%, 10%, 0%)

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25%

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Aa, DD, Ba, and yy are all examples of ---

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genotypes

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What is a Punnett square used for?

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

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Define genotype.

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

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Define phenotype.

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

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What does heterozygous mean?

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Having two different alleles for a specific gene (e.g., Bb).

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What does homozygous mean?

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