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Dihybrid Punnett Square Notes & Homologous Chromosomes

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In a dihybrid cross, how many different traits are examined between the two parents?

a)

Four traits total

b)

Three traits total

c)

One trait only

d)

Two traits total

2.

During meiosis, when are homologous chromosomes separated into different cells?

a)

Only during fertilization

b)

Only during mitosis

c)

During Meiosis II

d)

During Meiosis I

3.

Which statement best describes homologous chromosomes in a human cell?

a)

They are identical in sequence

b)

They come only from the mother

c)

They carry the same genes

d)

They are sister chromatids

4.

If a parent has genotype YyRr, which gamete genotype is possible after meiosis?

a)

YYRR

b)

YyRr

c)

Yr

d)

yR

5.

In dogs, Black fur (B) is dominant over blonde (b) and Spots (A) is dominant over no spots (a). Which cross most likely yields a 9:3:3:1 phenotypic ratio for fur color and spotting?

a)

BBAA × BBAA

b)

BbAa × BbAa

c)

bbAA × BbAa

d)

Bbaa × bbAa

6.

A puppy has long hair and floppy ears. Long hair (R) is dominant to short hair (r), and floppy ears (E) is dominant to pointed ears (e). Which genotype must be true for this puppy?

a)

RrEe

b)

rrEE

c)

RREe

d)

RRee

7.

Parents with genotypes BbAa (black, spots) and bbAa (blonde, spots) mate. What is the probability their puppy is blonde with no spots?

a)

0

b)

1/8

c)

1/4

d)

1/2

8.

Which step should be done first when completing a dihybrid Punnett square for traits R/r and E/e?

a)

Count genotype frequencies

b)

Make gametes using FOIL

c)

Combine alleles in grid

d)

List offspring phenotypes

9.

Two heterozygous parents for hair and ears (RrEe × RrEe) produce offspring. What is the expected proportion with short hair and pointed ears?

a)

3/16

b)

4/16

c)

6/16

d)

1/16

10.

A dog is heterozygous black fur with pointed ears. Which genotype correctly represents this?

a)

bbee

b)

BbEe

c)

BbEE

d)

BBee

11.

What is a karyotype?

a)

A sequence of DNA base pairs

b)

A photo of all chromosomes in a cell

c)

A list of gene mutations by trait

d)

A diagram of protein structures

12.

How many pairs of chromosomes are typically found in a human somatic cell?

a)

20 pairs in each cell

b)

22 pairs in each cell

c)

23 pairs in each cell

d)

24 pairs in each cell

13.

Which set of chromosomes determines biological sex in humans?

a)

Sex chromosomes X and Y

b)

Duplicated sister chromatids

c)

Autosomes only number 1–22

d)

Mitochondrial chromosomes

14.

What term describes having only one chromosome in a homologous pair?

a)

Monosomy in one pair

b)

Trisomy in one pair

c)

Polyploidy across pairs

d)

Disomy in one pair

15.

Trisomy 21 results from having three copies of chromosome 21. Which condition does this cause?

a)

Turner syndrome in females

b)

Down syndrome in humans

c)

Klinefelter syndrome in males

d)

Cri-du-chat in infants