Genetics: Dominant and Recessive Traits
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What does it mean if a trait is dominant?

  • Trait that is masked in the F1 generation
  • Trait that is recessive
  • Trait that appears in the F1 generation (correct)
  • Trait not observed in any generation

    • What does it mean if a trait is recessive?

  • Trait that is always visible
  • Trait that affects health
  • Trait that appears in the F1 generation
  • Trait that is masked in the F1 generation (correct)

    • What is the importance of meiosis providing genetic variation?

    Meiosis produces genetic variation by randomly aligning chromosomes and creating different combinations through crossing over and fertilization.

    How do cross overs produce genetic variation?

    <p>One part of a chromosome can switch with another, causing a different gene.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do mutations cause genetic variation?

    <p>By altering the DNA code, which can produce different traits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the number of chromosomes in a cell affected by meiosis?

    <p>The chromosome number is reduced by half to 23 chromosomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the steps of meiosis?

    <p>Interphase, Prophase I, Metaphase I, Anaphase I, Telophase I, Prophase II, Metaphase II, Anaphase II, Telophase II.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do we call the cells produced at the end of meiosis?

    <p>Gametes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of an egg being fertilized by a sperm?

    <p>Zygote.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many chromosomes does a fertilized egg have?

    <ol start="46"> <li></li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

    How does meiosis illustrate the Law of Segregation?

    <p>Homologous chromosomes move into separate cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do Punnett Squares illustrate the Law of Independent Assortment?

    <p>They show all the possibilities from the two parents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'expressing' a trait?

    <p>The trait that is shown in the offspring.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'masking' a trait?

    <p>The trait is present but sometimes doesn't show.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who or what is represented on the top and side of a Punnett Square?

    <p>Parents' genes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who or what is represented in the four inside squares of a Punnett Square?

    <p>The possible trait combinations for the offspring.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the P generation?

    <p>Parental generation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the F1 generation?

    <p>Offspring of the P generation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a monohybrid cross?

    <p>A cross with a single trait.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a dihybrid cross?

    <p>Cross with 2 or more traits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between the genotype and phenotype ratio?

    <p>Phenotype is observable, genotype is determined by alleles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors are in a genotype ratio?

    <p>AA, Aa, aa; homozygous dominant, heterozygous dominant, homozygous recessive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors are in a phenotype ratio?

    <p>Dominant, recessive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do we say a Punnett Square shows probability?

    <p>They show the probabilities for future offspring.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do you call the physical characteristics seen in an organism as a result of their alleles?

    <p>Phenotype.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do you call the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes?

    <p>Crossing over.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cell division produces gametes?

    <p>Meiosis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do you call the uniting of the male and female gametes?

    <p>Fertilization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes an organism that has the genotype Bb?

    <p>Heterozygous.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In meiosis, what does the fact that homologous chromosomes separate regardless of the type of trait (dominant or recessive) imply?

    <p>Independent assortment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A dog's phenotype can be determined by?

    <p>Looking at the dog.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When we say a trait has been 'masked', what does it mean?

    <p>The trait is present but doesn't show.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If two heterozygous individuals are crossed, what percent of their offspring are also expected to be heterozygous?

    <p>50%.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is fertilization?

    <p>When two haploid cells combine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are instructions for traits located?

    <p>Chromosomes in the nucleus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many chromosomes are in the human body?

    <ol start="46"> <li></li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

    What are genes?

    <p>DNA segments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many chromosomes does a gamete have?

    <ol start="23"> <li></li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of chromosomes forms when two parent chromosomes combine?

    <p>Homologous chromosomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the process of meiosis produce genetic recombination?

    <p>Pieces of sister chromatids change places so that each chromosome is a combination of genetic information from both parents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can gene linkage be used to create chromosome maps?

    <p>Linked traits provide a way to determine the relative distance between genes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is polyploidy important to the field of agriculture?

    <p>It allows for the creation of seedless and larger fruits, making them more appealing for sale.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is genetic recombination?

    <p>Involves crossing over and independent assortment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does DNA replication in meiosis result in?

    <p>4 haploid gametes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many sets of divisions are there in meiosis?

    <ol start="2"> <li></li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Dominant and Recessive Traits

    • Dominant traits manifest in the F1 generation, while recessive traits are masked and not visible.
    • The presence or absence of traits in offspring relies on the dominance of specific alleles.

    Meiosis and Genetic Variation

    • Meiosis generates genetic variation through random chromosome alignment and combinations, leading to four unique gametes.
    • Genetic variation is further enhanced by crossing over, where segments of homologous chromosomes exchange genetic material.

    Chromosome Dynamics in Meiosis

    • Meiosis produces gametes with half the number of chromosomes (23) compared to somatic cells (46).
    • Homologous chromosomes segregate into separate cells during meiosis, demonstrating the Law of Segregation.

    Punnett Squares

    • Punnett Squares visually represent the potential offspring traits combining parental genes.
    • They illustrate the Law of Independent Assortment by showcasing all possible trait combinations from the parents.

    Generational Terms

    • The P generation refers to the parental generation, whereas the F1 generation is the offspring produced from the P generation.
    • Monohybrid crosses involve a single trait, while dihybrid crosses analyze multiple traits.

    Genotype and Phenotype

    • Genotype refers to the genetic makeup of an organism, while phenotype describes the observable traits.
    • Phenotype ratios indicate the visible trait distribution, while genotype ratios encompass genetic combinations like homozygous and heterozygous.

    Gamete Formation and Fertilization

    • Meiosis is the type of cell division responsible for gamete formation, resulting in haploid cells that unite during fertilization to form a zygote.
    • The combination of male and female gametes leads to offspring with a complete set of chromosomes (46).

    Genetic Exchange and Chromosome Mapping

    • Crossing over enables genetic recombination by exchanging segments of sister chromatids, enhancing genetic diversity.
    • Gene linkage allows for the construction of chromosome maps based on the relative distance between linked genes.

    Polyploidy in Agriculture

    • Polyploid organisms possess extra sets of chromosomes, leading to desirable traits in crops, such as larger and seedless fruits, enhancing market appeal.

    Overall Meiosis Process

    • Meiosis consists of two rounds of division, resulting in four haploid gametes and plays a crucial role in genetic diversity through mechanisms like crossing over and independent assortment.

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    This quiz explores essential concepts in genetics, including dominant and recessive traits, meiosis, and Punnett squares. Understand how genetic variation arises during meiosis and how to predict offspring traits using Punnett squares and Mendelian laws.

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