Review for Final

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Where are chromosomes found in a cell?

Back

Chromosomes are found in the nucleus of a cell.

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Gregor Mendel is known as the father of _________

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Gregor Mendel is known as the father of Genetics.

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Females have ____ and males have _____ chromosomes.

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Females have XX and males have XY chromosomes.

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What are Aa, DD, bB, yy examples of?

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Aa, DD, bB, yy are all examples of genotypes.

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If two heterozygous (Tt) tall pea plants are crossed, what is the likelihood of each phenotype?

Back

The likelihood is 75% tall and 25% short.

Front

What is a chromosome?

Back

A chromosome is a structure made of DNA and proteins that contains genetic information.

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What is the difference between genotype and phenotype?

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

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What does it mean for a trait to be dominant?

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A dominant trait is one that is expressed in the phenotype even when only one copy of the allele is present.

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What does it mean for a trait to be recessive?

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A recessive trait is expressed in the phenotype only when two copies of the allele are present.

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What is the purpose of a Punnett square?

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A Punnett square is used to predict the genetic outcomes of a cross between two organisms.