pedigree and genes

an organism’s appearance or other detectable characteristics

• phenotype
• genotype
• pedigree
• Punnett square

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-3

the combination of genes for one or more specific traits (the actual genetic makeup)

• genotype
• phenotype
• Punnett square
• pedigree

has either two dominant or two recessive alleles (genes) [sometimes called “pure” cross]

• homozygous
• heterozygous
• phenotype
• genotype

has one dominant allele and one recessive allele [sometimes called “hybrid” cross]

• heterozygous
• homozygous
• phenotype
• genotype

the passing of genetic traits from parent to offspring

• heredity
• genetics
• Punnett squares
• pedigrees

A chart that tracks a disorder in a family is called a

• pedigree.

• Punnett Square.

What does a filled in square represent?

• Not affected Female
• Not affected Male
• Affected Male
• Affected Female

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

How many kids did the mother and father from the first generation have?

• 2
• 4
• 5
• 6

How many generations are shown in this pedigree?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

What does an open circle represent?

• Not Affected Male
• Not Affected Female
• Affected Male
• Affected Female

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1