10 Questions
Which genetic term refers to an individual with two identical genes for a particular trait?
Homozygous
What does the Law of Independent Assortment state in Mendelian genetics?
Alleles of different genes get sorted into gametes independently
In genetics, what is the function of a Punnett square?
Predict the genotypes of a breeding experiment
What is the genetic makeup of an individual known as?
Genotype
According to Mendel's Law of Dominance, what happens when an organism is heterozygous for a trait?
Only the dominant allele produces a phenotype
What genetic phenomenon occurs when two heterozygous alleles are expressed together in the phenotype of an organism?
Incomplete dominance
Which of the following genetic terms describes the phenomenon where two alleles are expressed to an equal degree within an organism?
Codominance
In humans, what is the sex chromosome composition for females and males?
XX for females, XY for males
Which of the following conditions is an example of a sex-linked trait?
Color blindness
What is a Punnett square primarily used for in genetics?
Predicting variations and probabilities from cross-breeding
Test your knowledge on genetics, chromosomes, alleles, and the contributions of Gregor Mendel to the field of genetics. Explore concepts like genetic variation, heredity, and the role of genes in organisms.
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