Punnett Squares

Front

What does the genotype 'aa' represent in terms of dominance?

Back

Recessive

Front

Which genotype is considered heterozygous?

Back

Bb

Front

Where are the parent alleles written in a Punnett square?

Back

Outside of the boxes (top and left side)

Front

What allele represents large wings in a male with genotype 'DD'?

Back

D

Front

What must the genotype of the missing parent be if the known genotypes are 'Bb' and 'dd'?

Back

Bb

Front

What is a Punnett square used for?

Back

To predict the genotypes of offspring from parental genotypes.

Front

What does the term 'homozygous' mean?

Back

Having two identical alleles for a particular gene (e.g., AA or aa).

Front

What does the term 'heterozygous' mean?

Back

Having two different alleles for a particular gene (e.g., Aa).

Front

In a Punnett square, what do the boxes represent?

Back

The possible genotypes of the offspring.

Front

What is the phenotype of an organism?

Back

The observable physical characteristics resulting from its genotype.