Heredity Flashcard

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What is genetics?

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Genetics is the study of how traits are passed on from parents to offspring.

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What does 'AA' represent in genetics?

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'AA' represents a homozygous dominant genotype.

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What does 'Aa' represent in genetics?

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'Aa' represents a heterozygous genotype.

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What does 'aa' represent in genetics?

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'aa' represents a homozygous recessive genotype.

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What is a Punnett square used for?

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A Punnett square is used to predict the genetic makeup of offspring based on the genotypes of the parents.

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What does 'G' mean in the context of frog skin color?

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'G' means green skin.

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What does 'g' mean in the context of frog skin color?

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'g' means brown skin.

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If a frog has the genotype 'GG', what color will its skin be?

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The skin will be green.

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If a frog has the genotype 'gg', what color will its skin be?

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The skin will be brown.

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What is the chance of baby frogs having brown skin if both parents are 'GG'?

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0% chance of having brown skin.