Genetics and Punnett Squares Quiz

Genetics and Punnett Squares Quiz

10th Grade

8 Qs

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Genetics and Punnett Squares Quiz

Genetics and Punnett Squares Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

Biology

10th Grade

Medium

NGSS
HS-LS3-3, HS-LS3-1

Standards-aligned

Created by

Mark Leeper

Used 1+ times

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes a dihybrid cross?

A cross involving one trait

A cross involving two traits

A cross involving three traits

A cross involving four traits

Answer explanation

A dihybrid cross involves examining the inheritance of two different traits simultaneously, making 'A cross involving two traits' the correct choice. The other options refer to crosses involving one, three, or four traits.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following represents a genotype for a heterozygous individual?

AA

Aa

aa

A

Answer explanation

A heterozygous individual has two different alleles for a trait. The genotype 'Aa' represents this condition, with 'A' and 'a' being different alleles. 'AA' and 'aa' are homozygous, while 'A' is not a complete genotype.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a cross between two heterozygous individuals (Aa x Aa), what is the probability of obtaining an offspring with a homozygous dominant genotype?

0%

25%

50%

75%

Answer explanation

In a cross Aa x Aa, the possible genotypes are AA, Aa, Aa, and aa. Only one out of four (AA) is homozygous dominant, giving a probability of 25% for obtaining an offspring with a homozygous dominant genotype.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of a Punnett square in genetics?

To determine the exact genetic makeup of an individual

To predict the probability of certain traits in offspring

To identify mutations in DNA sequences

To map the entire genome of an organism

Answer explanation

The purpose of a Punnett square is to predict the probability of certain traits in offspring by illustrating how alleles from parents combine. It does not determine exact genetic makeup or identify mutations.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a monohybrid cross between two heterozygous pea plants (Tt x Tt), what is the probability of obtaining a homozygous recessive offspring?

0%

25%

50%

75%

Answer explanation

In a monohybrid cross Tt x Tt, the possible genotypes are TT, Tt, Tt, and tt. The homozygous recessive genotype (tt) appears in 1 out of 4 combinations, giving a probability of 25%.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a phenotype?

Bb

Blue eyes

BB

bb

Answer explanation

A phenotype refers to the observable traits of an organism. 'Blue eyes' is a visible trait, making it a phenotype. In contrast, 'Bb', 'BB', and 'bb' represent genotypes, which are the genetic makeup.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If a homozygous dominant individual (TT) is crossed with a homozygous recessive individual (tt), what will be the phenotype of the offspring?

All dominant

All recessive

50% dominant, 50% recessive

75% dominant, 25% recessive

Answer explanation

In a cross between TT (homozygous dominant) and tt (homozygous recessive), all offspring will inherit one dominant allele (T) from the TT parent and one recessive allele (t) from the tt parent, resulting in all dominant phenotypes (Tt).

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a test cross between a heterozygous individual (Tt) and a homozygous recessive individual (tt), what is the expected phenotypic ratio of the offspring?

1:1

3:1

1:2:1

2:1

Answer explanation

In a test cross between Tt (heterozygous) and tt (homozygous recessive), the offspring can be Tt or tt. This results in a 1:1 phenotypic ratio of dominant to recessive traits, confirming the correct answer is 1:1.