Life Science BOY Benchmark

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What does 'B' represent in a Punnett square for rabbits?

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'B' represents the dominant gene for black fur.

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What does 'b' represent in a Punnett square for rabbits?

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'b' represents the recessive gene for white fur.

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What is the chance of offspring having white fur from a heterozygous rabbit and a white rabbit?

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50% chance.

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What is phenotype?

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The outward physical appearance and behavior of an organism as a result of its genotype.

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What are the main functions of the respiratory system?

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The respiratory system moves oxygen from the outside environment into the body; it also removes carbon dioxide and water from the body.

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What is the origin of an organism's name based on?

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The origin of an organism's name comes from its Genus and Species.

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What is the largest group of organisms found in a food web?

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Producers.

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What is a dominant gene?

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A dominant gene is one that expresses its trait even when only one copy is present.

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What is a recessive gene?

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A recessive gene only expresses its trait when two copies are present.

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What is a Punnett square used for?

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A Punnett square is used to predict the genetic outcomes of offspring from parental genotypes.

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