Traits, Genes, and Heredity

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What is the probability of brown fur in offspring between a heterozygous brown rabbit (Bb) and a homozygous recessive white rabbit (bb)?

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50%

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If an individual has the genotype Bb, they are _____?

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heterozygous

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Traits that are learned are called _____ traits.

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acquired traits

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Traits controlled by your genes and passed down from your parents are called _____ traits.

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inherited traits

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An organism’s physical appearance is known as its _____?

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phenotype

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What is the term for the genetic makeup of an organism?

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genotype

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What is the difference between dominant and recessive traits?

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Dominant traits are expressed when at least one dominant allele is present, while recessive traits are only expressed when two recessive alleles are present.

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What do we call the observable characteristics of an organism?

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phenotype

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What is a Punnett square used for?

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To predict the probability of offspring inheriting certain traits.

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What is the term for a trait that is expressed in the phenotype even if only one allele is present?

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dominant trait