Chromosomes, Mitosis, and Meiosis

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What is the main purpose of a Punnett square?

To illustrate the inheritance of a single gene

To determine the probability of a recessive allele appearing

To show the physical traits of the parents

To predict the genotypes of offspring in a genetic cross (correct)

In the example Punnett square provided, what is the genotype of the male parent?

Ff (correct)

It is not provided in the text

FF

ff

Based on the Punnett square example, what is the probability that the offspring will not have freckles?

75%

100%

25%

50% (correct)

What is the significance of the capital and lowercase letters used to represent the alleles in the Punnett square?

They indicate the relative dominance of the alleles Signup and view all the answers

During mitosis, what happens to the chromosomes in a parent cell?

The chromosomes duplicate, ensuring each daughter cell has the same number of chromosome pairs. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between mitosis and meiosis?

Mitosis produces genetically identical daughter cells, while meiosis produces genetically diverse gametes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Punnett square?

To predict the possible genotypes and phenotypes of offspring from a genetic cross. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true about the genetic material in sex cells after meiosis?

Each sex cell contains half the number of chromosomes as a body cell, with one allele for each trait. Signup and view all the answers

What happens during fertilization in terms of the genetic material?

The genetic material from the egg and sperm combines, resulting in a full set of chromosomes in the offspring. Signup and view all the answers

What is the probability of an offspring having freckles in a cross between a freckled male (genotype Ff) and a nonfreckled female (genotype ff)?

50% Signup and view all the answers

If a freckled male with genotype FF crosses with a nonfreckled female with genotype ff, what would be the genotype of the offspring?

FF Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of using a Punnett square in genetics?

To determine the probability of specific genotypes in offspring Signup and view all the answers

If both parents are heterozygous for freckles (Ff), what is the probability that their offspring will be homozygous recessive for freckles (ff)?

0% Signup and view all the answers

In a genetic cross between two parents, how does the Punnett square help in understanding the outcome?

By showing every possible combination of alleles in the offspring Signup and view all the answers

If a diploid organism has a total of 12 chromosomes, how many pairs of homologous chromosomes would be present in its body cells?

6 pairs Signup and view all the answers

During which stage of meiosis do homologous chromosomes separate from each other?

Anaphase I Signup and view all the answers

If a parent organism is heterozygous for a particular trait (Aa), what is the probability that its offspring will exhibit the recessive phenotype (aa) when crossed with another heterozygous parent?

1/4 Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where two different alleles for a trait are present in an organism?

Heterozygosity Signup and view all the answers

In a Punnett square representing a dihybrid cross, how many different genotypic combinations are possible for the offspring?

16 Signup and view all the answers

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