Punnett Squares and Non-Mendelian Genetics

Front

What shape represents a male in a pedigree?

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Square

Front

What are the possible genotypes of a black fur bunny?

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Bb or BB

Front

What is the term for the weaker trait in genetics that shows its effect with two copies of the allele?

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Recessive

Front

What do we call the characteristics of an organism that are passed from parent to offspring?

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Inherited Traits

Front

What is the term for the set of genes carried by an organism; the genetic makeup?

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Genotype

Front

What shape represents a female in a pedigree?

Back

Circle

Front

What is the term for an organism with two different alleles for a trait?

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Heterozygous

Front

What is the term for an organism with two identical alleles for a trait?

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Homozygous

Front

What is the observable physical characteristic of an organism called?

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Phenotype

Front

What is the principle that states that alleles for different traits are segregated independently of one another?

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Law of Independent Assortment