Outcome S.7.2.3

Front

What is the term for having two different alleles for a trait?

Back

Heterozygous

Front

What is the observable characteristic of an organism called?

Back

Phenotype

Front

In a heterozygous genotype, which allele is expressed in the phenotype?

Back

Dominant

Front

What is the term for the genetic makeup of an organism?

Back

Genotype

Front

What does the genotype 'ff' represent?

Back

Genotype

Front

How do recessive genes behave in the presence of dominant genes?

Back

They tend to be masked by the characteristics of dominant genes.

Front

What is the term for having two identical alleles for a trait?

Back

Homozygous

Front

What is the difference between genotype and phenotype?

Back

Genotype refers to the genetic makeup, while phenotype refers to the observable traits.

Front

What is an example of a phenotype?

Back

Brown eyes, black hair, tall height.

Front

What is an example of a genotype?

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BB, Bb, or bb.