genetics, punnett squares, heredity

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What is the probability of an offspring having white fur if B = brown fur and b = white fur?

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50%

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NGSS.HS-LS3-3

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How is a dominant allele represented when writing allele pairs?

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As a capital letter.

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What does homozygous mean in genetics?

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It means the alleles are the same.

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What are the probabilities of the phenotype(s) of the offspring if A = Brown hair and a = blond hair?

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75% Brown Hair and 25% Blond Hair.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-3

NGSS.HS-LS4-3

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What is the probability of the offspring showing the recessive trait?

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25%.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-3

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What is a Punnett square used for in genetics?

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To predict the probability of offspring inheriting certain traits.

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NGSS.HS-LS4-3

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What is the definition of a recessive allele?

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An allele that is masked by the presence of a dominant allele.

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What does heterozygous mean?

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It means the alleles are different.

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If a trait is expressed in the phenotype, what does that indicate about the alleles?

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At least one dominant allele is present.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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What is the expected phenotypic ratio for a monohybrid cross?

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3:1 ratio of dominant to recessive traits.