Genetics

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

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RR or Rr

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How many alleles does each person carry for a trait?

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2

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How many alleles does a child inherit from each parent for each trait?

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1

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What percentage of chromosomes does each puppy share with its mother if a dog gives birth to 5 puppies?

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50%

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What does heterozygous mean?

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The alleles are different.

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What is a dominant allele?

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An allele that expresses its trait even when paired with a different allele.

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What is a recessive allele?

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An allele that only expresses its trait when paired with another recessive allele.

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What is the purpose of Punnett squares in genetics?

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To predict the probability of offspring inheriting certain traits.

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What is the difference between genotype and phenotype?

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

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What is a homozygous genotype?

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A genotype where both alleles for a trait are the same.