Mendelian Genetics

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What is a purebred genotype?

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A purebred genotype is one that has two identical alleles for a trait, such as 'bb' or 'GG'.

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What does homozygous mean?

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Homozygous refers to having two of the same genes for a trait.

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What is the significance of unique DNA?

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Your DNA is unique to you, meaning it is different from your siblings and parents.

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Which trait is NOT inherited?

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A tattoo is not inherited; it is acquired through personal choice.

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What is genetics?

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Genetics is the study of how inherited traits are transmitted from one generation to another.

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What is a genotype?

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A genotype is the genetic makeup of an organism, represented by alleles.

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What is a phenotype?

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A phenotype is the observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, determined by its genotype.

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What is the difference between homozygous and heterozygous?

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Homozygous means having two identical alleles, while heterozygous means having two different alleles for a trait.

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What is an allele?

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An allele is a variant form of a gene that can produce different traits.

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What is the law of segregation?

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The law of segregation states that during the formation of gametes, the two alleles for a trait separate from each other.