Genetics Review Assignment

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What is the total number of Human Chromosomes?

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46

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What type of inheritance pattern is shown when white-coated cattle (C^WC^W) and red-coated cattle (C^RC^R) produce spotted offspring (C^RC^W)?

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Codominance

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What are the possible genotype percentages when a homozygous dominant dog (BB) is crossed with a heterozygous dog (Bb)?

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50% BB and 50% Bb

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How do traits of an organism get determined by DNA?

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DNA codes for proteins which allow an organism to grow and function.

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What term describes the variety of genes and alleles that exist in organisms?

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Genetic diversity

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What is the basic unit of heredity that is passed from parents to offspring?

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Gene

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What is the difference between genotype and phenotype?

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Genotype refers to the genetic makeup, while phenotype refers to the observable traits.

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What is a homozygous genotype?

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A genotype with two identical alleles for a trait (e.g., BB or bb).

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What is a heterozygous genotype?

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A genotype with two different alleles for a trait (e.g., Bb).

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.