SpongeBob Genetics Quiz

For each genotype below, indicate whether it is heterozygous (He) or homozygous (Ho). TT _____ Pp _____ dd _____ Ff _____ Tt _____ FF _____ Which of these genotypes would be considered purebred? _______________

Use the chart to determine the genotype for each phenotype listed below. Purebred squarepants - _____ Heterozygous squarepants - _____ Homozygous yellow body - _____ Purebred blue body - _____ Hybrid round eyes - _____

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

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In Squidward’s family, a blue body color (B) is dominant to green (b). Determine the PHENOTYPE for each genotype below based on this information. BB _______________ Bb _______________ bb _______________

If tall eyeballs (T) are dominant to short eyeballs (t), give the GENOTYPES that are possible for members of Mr. Krabbs’ family. Tall eyeballs = _______________ Short eyeballs = _______________

SpongeBurt is known for his big round eyes (R), which is dominant over an oval eye shape (r). If he is heterozygous for his round eye shape and marries a woman with an oval eye shape, what type of eyes might the kids have? A. List the genotypes for each: Heterozygous Round Eyes - _____ Oval Eyes - _____

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

Complete the Punnett square to show the possibilities that would result if SpongeBurt had children with an oval-eyed woman.

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

Patrick recently married Patti, a cute girl he met at a local dance. He is considered a purebred for his tall head shape (T), which is dominant over a short head (t). If Patti is a short-headed woman, what type of heads would their children have? List the genotypes for each: Patrick - _____ Patti - _____

Complete the Punnett square to show the possible offspring.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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What type of head will Patrick's children most likely have: tall or short? Explain.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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Would Patrick's children be considered purebreds? Explain.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1