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Bio 204 Mendelian Genetics Practice

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

List all of the haploid genotypes that could be produced through meiosis from this diploid genotype: AaBb

a)

Aa and Bb

b)

AB and ab

c)

Aa, Bb, AB, and ab

d)

AB, Ab, aB, and ab

2.

From the following cross, what is the expected proportion of offspring with a heterozygous genotype: Bb x BB?

a)

1/4

b)

1

c)

1/2

d)

1/8

3.

If an organism is heterozygous for a Mendelian trait, then its phenotype will be

a)

the same as the homozygous dominant phenotype

b)

a phenotype unique to the heterozygous genotype

c)

the same as the homozygous recessive phenotype

d)

a blend of the homozygous recessive and homozygous dominant phenotypes

4.

Alleles for genes ____ when forming haploid cells, such as gametes.

a)

combine

b)

segregate

c)

duplicate many times

d)

disappear

5.

Which Principle explains why these pea genotypes and associated phenotypes are possible from this cross?

a)

Principle of segregation

b)

Principle of mitosis

c)

Principle of meiosis

d)

Principle of independent assortment

6.

Below are two pairs of homologous chromosomes in metaphase 1 of meiosis. Please represent the following genotype on these chromosomes: RrGg

7.

You are crossing two individuals with the following genotypes: Aa x AA.

1. Show the haploid gametes of both parents on the outside of the Punnett Square

2. On the inside boxes, show the possible genotypes of the offspring.

8.

You are crossing two pea plants with the following genotypes: AaBb x AaBB. What is the probability of getting an offspring with the genotype AAbb?

a)

1/2

b)

1/16

c)

1/32

d)

1/8