What is asexual reproduction?
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Asexual reproduction is a mode of reproduction that involves only one parent, resulting in offspring that are genetically identical to the parent. It typically occurs more quickly than sexual reproduction.
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What does a pedigree chart show?
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A pedigree chart is a diagram that depicts the biological relationships between individuals in a family, often used to track the inheritance of traits.
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What is meiosis?
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Meiosis is a type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, creating four haploid cells (gametes) from one diploid cell. It involves two rounds of division.
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What are dominant traits?
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Dominant traits are characteristics that are expressed in an organism when at least one dominant allele is present. They overshadow recessive traits.
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What are recessive traits?
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Recessive traits are characteristics that are only expressed when two recessive alleles are present. They are masked by dominant traits.
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What is a Punnett Square?
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A Punnett Square is a diagram used to predict the genetic outcomes of a cross between two organisms, showing the possible combinations of alleles.
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What is the probability of having a recessive offspring if both parents are heterozygous?
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The probability is 25%. In a Punnett Square, this is represented by one out of four squares showing the recessive phenotype.
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