Genetics: Basics

Genetics: Basics

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Biology

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a recessive allele?

Back

A recessive allele is a trait that is hidden when a dominant allele is present. It only expresses itself when two recessive alleles are present.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a genotype?

Back

A genotype is the combination of alleles (letters) for a specific trait, such as DD, Dd, or dd.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does homozygous mean?

Back

Homozygous refers to having two identical alleles for a trait, such as DD or dd.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does heterozygous mean?

Back

Heterozygous refers to having two different alleles for a trait, such as Dd.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a phenotype?

Back

A phenotype is the observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, determined by its genotype.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the genotype of a white plant if a purple plant (Pp) is crossed with it?

Back

The genotype of the white plant is pp.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a dihybrid cross?

Back

A dihybrid cross is a genetic cross that involves two traits, represented by two pairs of alleles, such as AaBb x AaBb.

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