Genetics and Punnett Squares

How many alleles do you inherit from EACH parent for a specific trait?

• 1

• 2

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Segments of DNA that code for traits are called ....

• genes

• proteins

• alleles

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Genotype: TT

• homozygous dominant

• homozygous recessive

• heterozygous dominant

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Genotype: Aa

• homozygous dominant

• homozygous recessive

• heterozygous dominant

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Which statement below describes DOMINANT alleles?

• expressed when at least one is present

• only expressed when 2 are present

Which of the following is a PHENOTYPE for flower color in pea plants?

• Pp

• PP

• Purple

The different forms or versions of a gene are called ...

• alleles

• gametes

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

The passing of traits from parents to offspring is called ____.

• phenotype

• pedigree

• genetics

• heredity

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

A type of reproduction that involves one parent. The offspring look genetically identical to the parent.

• asexual reproduction

• sexual reproduction

• genotype

• alleles

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

The set of instructions that is found in DNA

• phenotype

• meiosis

• trait

• gene

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS1-1