Mastering Punnett Squares and Genetic Traits

Mastering Punnett Squares and Genetic Traits

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Mathematics

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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This video tutorial from Moomoomath and Science introduces the basics of Punnett squares, focusing on genetic vocabulary such as traits and alleles. It explains how to solve Punnett squares, using an example of crossing two heterozygous flowers to determine the probability of offspring traits. The video concludes with a summary and encourages viewers to subscribe for more educational content.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a trait in genetics?

A genetic disorder

A type of plant

A characteristic passed from one generation to another

A type of animal

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are alleles described in terms of their traits?

As either dominant or recessive

As either strong or weak

As either visible or invisible

As either large or small

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does a dominant allele plus a recessive allele result in?

A recessive phenotype

A mixed phenotype

A dominant phenotype

No phenotype

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the phenotype when two recessive alleles are present?

Dominant

Recessive

Mixed

Invisible

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What letter is used to represent a dominant trait?

Lowercase letter

Uppercase letter

Number

Symbol

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in setting up a Punnett square?

Determine the phenotype

Write the conclusion

Draw the Punnett square box

Calculate the genotype

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage does each box in a Punnett square represent?

75%

50%

25%

10%

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