Genetics (Vocab/Punnett Sqaures)

Genotype refers to the ...

• physical expression of the genes
• the possible combination of alleles in a gene
• whether an allele is dominant or recessive
• how an organism will appear

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The man who discovered genetics by studying pea plants is

• Watson

• Crick

• Mendel

• Darwin

Squidward has light blue skin, and his genotype for this trait is Bb. Would Squidward be considered a purebred or hybrid for light blue skin?

• Purebred
• Hybrid

What percent of offspring here will be heterozygous?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 100%

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Which of the following is a phenotype?

• BB
• Bb
• bb
• Blue eyes

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What is a phenotype

• The genetic make up (code)
• The physical trait

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The passing of genetic traits from parent to offspring.

• heredity

• trait

• gene

• allele

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Having two of the same genes for the trait (sometimes called purebred).

• homozygous

• hetrozygous

• protein

• chromosome

Having two different genes for a trait (sometimes called hybrid).

• protein

• homozygous

• heterozygous

• genotype

Magda is a tall, 11 year old drummer. She has a scar on her right cheek. She is good at swimming. Which of her traits did Magda most likely inherit?

• height
• the scar
• ability to swim
• ability to play drums