Punnett Squares

Front

What does 'mm' represent in genetics?

Back

Recessive allele.

Front

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

Back

Bb.

Front

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

Back

nn.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Front

What does 'ee' represent in genetics?

Back

Recessive allele.

Front

Is 'Blue eyes' a phenotype or genotype?

Back

Phenotype.

Front

What is a Punnett square used for?

Back

To predict the genetic outcomes of a cross between two organisms.

Front

Define 'allele'.

Back

An allele is a variant form of a gene.

Front

What is the difference between phenotype and genotype?

Back

Phenotype is the observable traits, while genotype is the genetic makeup.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Front

What does a dominant allele do?

Back

It masks the effect of a recessive allele.

Front

If a plant has the genotype 'Tt', what are its possible phenotypes?

Back

Tall or short, depending on the dominance of 'T'.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1