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What does it mean for an individual to be homozygous?
What does it mean for an individual to be homozygous?
An individual is homozygous if they have two identical alleles at a specific locus on both chromosomes.
Provide an example of a homozygous dominant genotype and explain its implication.
Provide an example of a homozygous dominant genotype and explain its implication.
An example of a homozygous dominant genotype is 'AA', which may lead to the expression of a dominant trait, such as red flowers.
What is the difference between homozygous recessive and heterozygous genotypes?
What is the difference between homozygous recessive and heterozygous genotypes?
A homozygous recessive genotype has two identical recessive alleles (e.g., 'aa'), while a heterozygous genotype has one dominant and one recessive allele (e.g., 'Aa').
In the context of flower color, what would you expect from the genotype 'aa'?
In the context of flower color, what would you expect from the genotype 'aa'?
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What phenotype is expressed by the heterozygous genotype 'Aa'?
What phenotype is expressed by the heterozygous genotype 'Aa'?
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Explain what is meant by allele composition at a locus.
Explain what is meant by allele composition at a locus.
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What role do dominant and recessive alleles play in the expression of traits?
What role do dominant and recessive alleles play in the expression of traits?
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How does the understanding of homozygous and heterozygous genotypes contribute to the study of inheritance?
How does the understanding of homozygous and heterozygous genotypes contribute to the study of inheritance?
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What genotype represents a homozygous dominant individual?
What genotype represents a homozygous dominant individual?
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Which of the following statements about heterozygous genotypes is true?
Which of the following statements about heterozygous genotypes is true?
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If a plant has the genotype 'aa', what phenotype will it express?
If a plant has the genotype 'aa', what phenotype will it express?
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What happens to the expression of the recessive allele in a heterozygous individual?
What happens to the expression of the recessive allele in a heterozygous individual?
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Which genotype indicates a plant with red flowers if 'A' is the dominant allele for red flowers?
Which genotype indicates a plant with red flowers if 'A' is the dominant allele for red flowers?
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How are homozygous recessive genotypes represented?
How are homozygous recessive genotypes represented?
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Which of the following best describes a characteristic of homozygous individuals?
Which of the following best describes a characteristic of homozygous individuals?
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Which genotype is not indicative of homozygosity?
Which genotype is not indicative of homozygosity?
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Study Notes
Homozygous
- An individual is homozygous for a gene when they have two identical alleles at a specific locus on both chromosomes.
- Homozygous individuals can have either two dominant alleles (homozygous dominant) or two recessive alleles (homozygous recessive).
- Example: If a gene determines flower color and the dominant allele (A) leads to red flowers, while the recessive allele (a) leads to white flowers, then:
- AA (homozygous dominant) = Red flowers
- aa (homozygous recessive) = White flowers
Heterozygous
- An individual is heterozygous when they have two different alleles for a gene at the same locus.
- One allele is dominant and the other is recessive.
- The dominant allele masks the expression of the recessive allele.
- Example: Using the same flower color example:
- Aa (heterozygous) = Red flowers (since the dominant allele A masks the effect of the recessive allele a).
Summary
- Homozygous: Two identical alleles (AA or aa).
- Heterozygous: Two different alleles (Aa).
- These concepts are crucial for understanding inheritance patterns and how traits are passed down through generations.
Homozygous
- Individuals have two identical alleles at a specific locus on both chromosomes.
- Can be either homozygous dominant (both alleles are dominant) or homozygous recessive (both alleles are recessive).
- Homozygous Dominant: Two dominant alleles (e.g., AA)
- Homozygous Recessive: Two recessive alleles (e.g., aa)
- In the example of flower color, AA results in red flowers and aa results in white flowers.
Heterozygous
- Individuals have two different alleles for a gene at the same locus.
- One allele is dominant and the other is recessive.
- The dominant allele masks the recessive allele's expression.
- Example: Aa (heterozygous) results in red flowers because the dominant allele A masks the recessive allele a.
Summary
- Homozygous: Two identical alleles (AA or aa)
- Heterozygous: Two different alleles (Aa)
- Understanding these concepts is essential for comprehending inheritance patterns and how traits are passed through generations.
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Test your knowledge on the concepts of homozygous and heterozygous alleles in genetics. This quiz covers definitions, examples, and the significance of these genetic variations. Perfect for biology students looking to reinforce their understanding of genetic traits.
