Genotype and Phenotype Practice

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What does it mean to be Heterozygous?

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Having two DIFFERENT alleles for a trait.

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What is a Genotype?

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The allele combinations that determine a specific trait.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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What phenotype does Bb represent if brown eyes are dominant?

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Brown eyes.

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What does it mean to be Homozygous?

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Having two of the SAME alleles for a trait.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

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What is a Dominant Trait?

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The trait that overshadows and is expressed.

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What is a Recessive Trait?

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A trait that is overshadowed by a dominant trait and is only expressed when two recessive alleles are present.

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What is the difference between Genotype and Phenotype?

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Genotype refers to the genetic makeup (alleles), while Phenotype refers to the physical expression of a trait.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

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What is an Allele?

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An alternative form of a gene that can produce different traits.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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What does it mean if an organism is homozygous dominant?

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It has two dominant alleles for a trait (e.g., BB).

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What does it mean if an organism is homozygous recessive?

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It has two recessive alleles for a trait (e.g., bb).