Canine Assessment Pretake

Based on the phylogenetic tree below, DOGS are most closely related to ...

• African Wild Dog
• Fennec Fox
• Coyote
• Gray wolf

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Why did you choose this animal?

In India (which has 30 million stray dogs), what two traits would expect to see in a dog? Think about the weather in India when answering this question.

• thin
• furry
• short hair
• bulky
• short legs

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Why did you choose those specific traits (evidence)?

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What type of fur would you expect a dog to have in a climate that is cold most of the year?

• long
• curly
• short
• medium

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​ Achondroplasia is a autosomal dominant trait. In a cross between two dogs that have the trait, what is the percent chance that they will have offspring with the trait?​ (a)  

• 0%
• 25%
• 75%
• 100%
• 50%

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What percent of the organisms in a cross of achondroplasia will have normal height?

• 0%
• 25%
• 50%
• 75%
• 100%

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Liam and Abigail are considering adopting a new dog and want a breed that doesn't shed, bark, drool, and is good with other dogs. What two dog breeds would you recommend they consider combining to achieve these traits?

Why did you choose those dogs for them?

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In a recent biology class, Abigail presented a picture of a Basset hound. Based on this picture, name TWO phenotypes that the Basset hound has been bred to exhibit?