(L8) Lessons 3&4 Flashcard Review

Front

What is the genotype of any red-flowering plant in a species where red (R) is dominant over white (r)?

Back

RR or Rr

Front

What is another word for homozygous?

Back

purebred

Front

Which of the following is an example of a genotype?

Back

Aa

Front

In a pedigree chart, what shape represents a male?

Back

square

Front

What is the phenotype of the offspring if A represents Brown hair and a represents blond hair?

Back

75% Brown Hair and 25% Blond Hair

Front

Define genotype.

Back

The genetic constitution of an individual, represented by alleles.

Front

Define phenotype.

Back

The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism.

Front

What does it mean if an organism is homozygous for a trait?

Back

It has two identical alleles for that trait.

Front

What does it mean if an organism is heterozygous for a trait?

Back

It has two different alleles for that trait.

Front

What is a pedigree chart used for?

Back

To track the inheritance of traits in a family.