Mendelian Genetics

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What is the genotype for a yellow plant if G = green and g = yellow?

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gg

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In a cross of RRYY x rryy, what percent of the offspring will have Round/Yellow seeds?

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100%

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If B = brown fur and b = white fur, what is the probability of getting white fur in a Punnett square?

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50%

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What term describes the physical appearance of an organism?

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Phenotype

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What genotype would go in box 2 if the options are BB, Bb, bb?

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Bb

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What is the definition of genotype?

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The genetic makeup of an organism, represented by alleles.

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What is the definition of phenotype?

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The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism.

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What does homozygous mean?

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Having two identical alleles for a particular gene.

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What does heterozygous mean?

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Having two different alleles for a particular gene.

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What is a Punnett square used for?

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To predict the genotypes of offspring from a genetic cross.