Punnett Squares and Pedigrees

Punnett Squares and Pedigrees

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6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a Punnett Square?

Back

A Punnett Square is a diagram used to predict the genetic makeup of offspring from two parents based on their genotypes.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a Pedigree Chart show?

Back

A Pedigree Chart shows how a trait is passed through multiple generations of a family.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a dominant gene?

Back

A dominant gene is a gene that expresses its trait even when only one copy is present.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a recessive gene?

Back

A recessive gene is a gene that only expresses its trait when two copies are present.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Can two right-handed parents have a left-handed child?

Back

Yes, if both parents pass on a recessive left-handed gene.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does heterozygous mean?

Back

Heterozygous means having two different alleles for a particular gene.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does homozygous mean?

Back

Homozygous means having two identical alleles for a particular gene.

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