Genetics

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What is the term for having two different genes for a trait?

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Heterozygous

Front

What is the ratio of homozygous dominant to heterozygous to homozygous recessive offspring called?

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Genotypic Ratio

Front

What is the term for having two of the same genes for a trait?

Back

Homozygous

Front

If two heterozygous tall pea plants (Tt) are crossed, what is the expected ratio of tall to short offspring?

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75% tall and 25% short

Front

What is an example of a phenotype?

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Blue eyes

Front

What is the genetic makeup of an organism called?

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Genotype

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What is the observable physical characteristic of an organism?

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Phenotype

Front

What is the term for a cross between two individuals that differ in one trait?

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Monohybrid Cross

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What do you call a pair of chromosomes that are similar in shape, size, and genetic content?

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Homologous Pair

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What is the term for an organism that has two identical alleles for a trait?

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Homozygous