Patterns of Inheritance Test

Front

What is the genotype for a yellow plant if G = green and g = yellow?

Back

gg

Front

What belongs in the last box if the options are RR, Rr, rr, and ff?

Back

rr

Front

Which of the following is homozygous dominant: BB, Bb, or bb?

Back

BB

Front

In a Punnett square, what allele pair would replace the '?' if the options are WW, Ww, and ww?

Back

Ww

Front

What allele combination should go in the missing box if the options are AA, Aa, aa, and none of these?

Back

Aa

Front

Define homozygous.

Back

An organism with two identical alleles for a trait.

Front

Define heterozygous.

Back

An organism with two different alleles for a trait.

Front

What is a Punnett square used for?

Back

To predict the genetic outcomes of a cross between two organisms.

Front

What does the term 'allele' mean?

Back

Different forms of a gene that can exist at a specific locus.

Front

What is the difference between dominant and recessive alleles?

Back

Dominant alleles express their trait even if only one copy is present; recessive alleles require two copies to express their trait.