Genetics and Punnett Squares Quiz

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Biology
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10th Grade
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Medium
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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.
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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).
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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.
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