Genetics and Evolution

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Aa, DD, bB, yy are all examples of

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genotypes

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Which of the following genotypes is homozygous dominant? Options: A, Aa, AA, aa

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AA

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Which of the following genotypes is heterozygous? Options: Bb, BB, bb, B

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Bb

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In a flowering plant species, red flower color (R) is dominant over white flower color (r). What is the genotype of any red-flowering plant resulting from this species?

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RR or Rr

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Which of the characteristics is a lion least likely to pass on to its offspring? Options: fur color, length of tail, scars on leg, body size

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scars on leg

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What you see, or the physical appearance.

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Phenotype

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In the punnett square, what is the probability for white fur? B = brown fur  b = white fur

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50%

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In plants, tall (T) is dominant to short (t). Perform the following cross: Tt x Tt. What is the probability of producing a short plant?

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25%

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Who is considered the "father of genetics"?

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Gregor Mendel

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An allele whose trait always shows up in the organism when the allele is present.

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dominant allele