Punnett squares

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What is a Punnett square?

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A Punnett square is a diagram used to predict the genetic makeup of offspring from two parents, showing the possible combinations of alleles.

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What does homozygous mean?

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Homozygous refers to having two identical alleles for a particular gene, such as AA or aa.

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What does heterozygous mean?

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Heterozygous refers to having two different alleles for a particular gene, such as Aa.

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What is a genotype?

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A genotype is the genetic constitution of an individual, represented by letters (e.g., AA, Aa, aa).

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What is a phenotype?

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A phenotype is the observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, determined by its genotype.

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What is the probability of offspring having homozygous alleles if both parents are heterozygous?

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The probability is 25%.

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If one parent is homozygous dominant (AA) and the other is homozygous recessive (aa), what is the genotype of the offspring?

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All offspring will be heterozygous (Aa).

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What is the expected phenotype ratio for a monohybrid cross between two heterozygous parents?

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The expected phenotype ratio is 3:1.

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How do you determine the probability of a specific phenotype using a Punnett square?

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Count the number of squares that show the desired phenotype and divide by the total number of squares.

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What is the significance of dominant and recessive alleles?

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Dominant alleles mask the effect of recessive alleles in heterozygous individuals.