Basics of Genetics and Punnett Squares

Front

What is an allele or gene that requires only one copy to be expressed?

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Dominant

Front

If a pea plant has two genes (alleles) for purple flowers, this is called what?

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Homozygous

Front

What are versions of genes?

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Alleles

Front

What is an allele or gene that requires two copies to be expressed?

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Recessive

Front

If the genotype is 'bb', what is this called?

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Homozygous recessive

Front

What is the physical appearance of an organism called?

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Phenotype

Front

What is the genetic makeup of an organism called?

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Genotype

Front

What do we call the different forms of a gene?

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Alleles

Front

What is the term for a cross between two individuals with different traits?

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Hybrid cross

Front

What is the term for a genetic cross that involves one trait?

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Monohybrid cross