Punnett Squares

Front

What does 'AA' represent in genetics?

Back

Dominant

Front

What does 'mm' represent in genetics?

Back

Recessive

Front

What are the alleles of the highlighted box in a Punnett Square?

Back

Ee

Front

What are the alleles of the highlighted box in a Punnett Square?

Back

EE

Front

What are the alleles for this parent represented as 'nn'?

Back

nn

Front

What is a Punnett Square used for?

Back

To predict the genetic makeup of offspring from two parents.

Front

What is an allele?

Back

An allele is a variant form of a gene.

Front

What is the difference between dominant and recessive alleles?

Back

Dominant alleles express their trait even if only one copy is present; recessive alleles require two copies to express their trait.

Front

If a parent has genotype 'Aa', what are the possible alleles they can pass on?

Back

A or a

Front

What is the genotype of an organism?

Back

The genotype is the genetic makeup of an organism, represented by the alleles it possesses.