Genetics - Basics

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What is the physical appearance of a trait called?

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Phenotype

Front

In a Punnett square, which trait is represented by a capital letter?

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Dominant trait (e.g., purple flower bud represented by 'B')

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What do we call a genotype with two different alleles?

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Heterozygous

Front

What is the term for the young of an animal or plant?

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Offspring

Front

If B = brown fur and b = white fur, what is the probability of getting white fur in a Punnett square?

Back

50%

Front

What is the genetic makeup of an organism called?

Back

Genotype

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What do we call a genotype with two identical alleles?

Back

Homozygous

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What is the term for a trait that is masked by a dominant trait?

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Recessive trait

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In genetics, what does a Punnett square help to predict?

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The probability of offspring inheriting certain traits.

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What is the difference between phenotype and genotype?

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Phenotype is the physical appearance, while genotype is the genetic makeup.