Punnett Squares 2

Punnett Squares 2

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6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a Punnett Square?

Back

A Punnett Square is a diagram used to predict the genetic makeup of offspring from two parents based on their genotypes.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does genotype mean?

Back

Genotype refers to the genetic code of an organism, represented by letters (e.g., AA, Aa, aa).

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does phenotype mean?

Back

Phenotype is the observable physical characteristics of an organism, such as hair color.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between homozygous and heterozygous?

Back

Homozygous means having two identical alleles for a trait (e.g., AA or aa), while heterozygous means having two different alleles (e.g., Aa).

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean if an organism is homozygous dominant?

Back

An organism is homozygous dominant if it has two dominant alleles for a trait (e.g., AA).

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean if an organism is homozygous recessive?

Back

An organism is homozygous recessive if it has two recessive alleles for a trait (e.g., aa).

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the expected phenotype ratio from a monohybrid cross of two heterozygous parents (Aa x Aa)?

Back

The expected phenotype ratio is 3:1, with 3 showing the dominant trait and 1 showing the recessive trait.

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