genetics, punnett squares, heredity

Front

What is a phenotype?

Back

The expression of a trait; physical appearance.

Front

In Punnett Square's, each box represents ____________.

Back

offspring

Front

B = brown fur & b = white fur. What is the probability for white fur in the punnett square?

Back

50%

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-3

Front

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

Back

genotypes

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Front

In a certain species of plant, the color purple (P) is dominant to the color white (p). What is the probability of an offspring being purple?

Back

100%

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Front

What is heredity?

Back

The passing of traits from parent to offspring.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Front

What does a genotype represent?

Back

The genetic makeup of an individual.

Front

What is the difference between dominant and recessive traits?

Back

Dominant traits are expressed when at least one dominant allele is present; recessive traits are expressed only when two recessive alleles are present.

Front

What is a Punnett Square used for?

Back

To predict the probability of offspring inheriting certain traits.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Front

If a plant has the genotype Pp, what are the possible gametes it can produce?

Back

P and p.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2