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WorksheetsHS MESA Day Crime Competition
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 7hrs 30mins
Team Name and number as seen on excel sheet
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UCD T1
Vocabulary:
The genetic makeup of an organism or group of organisms with reference to a single trait, set of traits, or an entire complex of traits.
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a square diagram that is composed of a grid of usually four boxes and is used to calculate and depict all the combinations and frequencies of the different genotypes and phenotypes among the offspring of a cross in accordance with Mendelian inheritance
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having identical pairs of genes for any given pair of hereditary characteristics.
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the state of being one of two different alleles that are fully expressed in a heterozygous individual
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the basic physical unit of heredity; a linear sequence of nucleotides along a segment of DNA that provides the coded instructions for synthesis of RNA, which, when translated into protein, leads to the expression of hereditary character.
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the observable characteristics or traits of an organism that are produced by the interaction of the genotype and the environment : the physical expression of one or more genes.
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the appearance in a heterozygote of a trait that is intermediate between either of the trait's homozygous phenotypes
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passing, or capable of passing, naturally from parent to offspring through the genes
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that one of a pair of alternative alleles whose effect is masked by the activity of the second when both are present in the same cell or organism.
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any of several forms of a gene, usually arising through mutation, that are responsible for hereditary variation.
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the one of a pair of alternative alleles that masks the effect of the other when both are present in the same cell or organism.
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a specific characteristic of an organism and can be determined by genes or the environment, or more commonly by interactions between them
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to receive (a genetic character or trait) by the transmission of hereditary factors.
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a form of dominance in heterozygous condition wherein the allele that is regarded as dominant completely masks the effect of the allele that is recessive. For instance, an individual carrying two alleles that are both dominant (e.g. AA), the trait that they represent will be expressed.
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CLUE #1
What is under the microscope? 5 points
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Speaking of DNA, put your skills to the test! Looking at the options below, select the DNA strand that is put together correctly 10 pts
CLUE #2
Our forensics team collected and prepared this slide for you to examine! What kind of cell do you think this is? This will give us our next clue! 5 points
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CLUE #3: Location #1
Great, this is a plant cell! This must be a purple flower petal then! Only the medical supply stores in the area are allowed to have purple flowers!
Task: Let’s create Punnett Squares using the parent plants from the other medical supply stores and determine what is the % probability of each genotype and phenotype occurring?
The parent plants are as follows: parent genotypes: RR(phenotype red), BB(phenotype blue). You must draw on the image provided
CLUE #3: Location #2
Let’s create Punnett Squares using the parent plants from the other medical supply stores and determine what is the % probability of each genotype and phenotype occurring? 4 pts.
The parent plants are as follows: parent genotypes: PP(phenotype Purple), pp(phenotype pink).
CLUE #3: Location #3
Let’s create Punnett Squares using the parent plants from the other medical supply stores and determine what is the % probability of each genotype and phenotype occurring? 4 pts.
The parent plants are as follows: Parent genotypes: Rr(phenotype red), YY(phenotype yellow).
CLUE #3: Location #4
Let’s create Punnett Squares using the parent plants from the other medical supply stores and determine what is the % probability of each genotype and phenotype occurring? 4 pts. The parent plants are as follows: Parent genotypes: Oo(phenotype orange), RR(phenotype red). An example of how your information should be organized and uploaded is below. You must do the work on a paper and upload a picture
Which location or locations will display the purple phenotype and what is the genotype? 12 pts.
If there are multiple locations please use the following example but include your actual answer: "The locations with purple phenotypes are 'Location 1 with a genotype of RR and location 2 with a genotype of PP'".
CLUE #4
The genotype has been determined by your lab! The genotype is RB!
Knowing that the genotype is RB, tell us your final location for the suspect! 5pts
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CLUE #5
Great news! There was a fingerprint left behind! Unfortunately when making the mold someone dropped it! Put the pieces back together and find the match from our list of suspects! Below is a list of fingerprints from the workers at the location you found from your clues above. Piece the fingerprint mold back together and choose your suspect. 10 pts https://puzzel.org/en/slidingpuzzle/play?p=-MgHo1ieaocYyQUsj0U9
Please write your final choices for BOTH the LOCATION and the SUSPECT. 15 pts Use the following format replacing "your answer" with your actual final choices: Final Location Choice: "your answer" Final Suspect Choice: "your answer"
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