Genetics Notes Continued

Match

In hamsters, short fur is dominant (F) and long fur is recessive (f). Match genotypes and phenotypes below.

• Homozygous short fur

• Heterozygous short fur

• Long fur

FF

Ff

ff

• FF

• Ff

• ff

Multiple Choice

The Law of Independent Assortment states: 

• most genes are inherited together
• only dominant genes are inherited
• recessive genes can never be expressed
• genes that control different characteristics are inherited separately and are not related

Match

Match the following: Referencing the graphic above, read the rows in the table below which describe crosses between flowers in the incomplete dominance situation described in the graphic.  Match the correct color for each one.

• Two white-flowered parents reproduce. What color will 100% of the offspring be?

• Two pink-flowered parents reproduce. What color will 50% of the offspring be?

• Two red-flowered parents reproduce. What color will 100% of the offspring be?

white

pink

red

• white

• pink

• red