Mendelian Genetics Flashcard (Genotype, Phenotype & Punnett Square)

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The passing of traits from parent to child is known as _____________.

Back

Heredity

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What is the probability for white fur if B = brown fur and b = white fur?

Back

50%

Front

Which of the following is homozygous recessive? RR, Rr, rR, rr

Back

rr

Front

In the punnett square shown, what are the genotypes of the two parents? RW and RR, RW and WW, RR and WW, RW and RR

Back

RR and WW

Front

Passing traits from parents to their offspring is called _____________.

Back

Heredity

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What is a Punnett square used for?

Back

To predict the genotypes and phenotypes of offspring from parental crosses.

Front

Define genotype.

Back

The genetic makeup of an organism, represented by alleles.

Front

Define phenotype.

Back

The observable traits or characteristics of an organism.

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What does homozygous mean?

Back

Having two identical alleles for a particular gene.

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What does heterozygous mean?

Back

Having two different alleles for a particular gene.