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What is the definition of genetics?

  • The study of dominant traits
  • The mixing of genetic material
  • The study of heredity (correct)
  • The passing of traits through generations

What must happen for a recessive trait to be expressed in offspring?

  • It must inherit a mix of dominant and recessive alleles
  • It must inherit two recessive alleles (correct)
  • It must inherit two dominant alleles
  • It must inherit one dominant allele

Which genotype represents a homozygous recessive trait?

  • rr (correct)
  • Rr
  • RR
  • R

What is meant by the term 'allele'?

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In Mendel's laws, how is the dominant trait represented?

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What does heredity refer to in genetics?

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Which characteristic made pea plants suitable for Mendel's studies?

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What is a hybrid plant according to Mendel's experiments?

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What technique did Mendel use to ensure controlled fertilization in his experiments?

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What tool is used by geneticists to predict possible traits in offspring?

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What is the genotype of the male rabbit in the given genetics problem?

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Which phenotypic trait is NOT represented in the offspring from the given rabbit cross?

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What is the primary purpose of constructing a Punnett Square in this genetics problem?

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How many different genotypic ratios are listed for the offspring?

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What color fur does the dominant allele represent in this genetics problem?

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What are the two factors that control each trait in an organism according to Mendel's conclusions?

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Which of the following combinations of alleles can result from the cross of Rr x RR?

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How many different allele combinations can be produced from the cross of Ww x Ww?

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What does the Law of Segregation state?

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From the cross of Tt x tt, which of the following is a possible offspring genotype?

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Which statement accurately describes the role of chromosomes in Mendel's conclusions?

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What phenotype result will occur when parents with the genotype bb x Bb are crossed?

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When predicting the probability of certain traits appearing in offspring, which factor is NOT considered?

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What was Mendel's first experiment aimed at understanding?

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What trait was considered dominant in Mendel's first cross?

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What was the observed ratio of purple to white flowers in the F2 generation?

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According to Mendel, what do organisms have that control each trait?

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What is the Law of Independent Assortment?

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In the F2 generation of pea plants, how did the ratio for pod shape appear?

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What was the main conclusion from Mendel's experiments regarding traits?

<p>Genes exist in alternative forms called alleles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes co-dominance?

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What is the phenotype of a flower with the genotype 'Rr'?

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In the context of cow offspring, what can be inferred if a cow with horns breeds with a bull without horns?

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What does the term 'genotype' refer to?

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Which of the following genotypes will result in a white flower phenotype?

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What is the genotype of the male guinea pig in the dihybrid cross?

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Which of the following represents a homozygous recessive genotype for fur color?

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What offspring genotype is produced when the male and female guinea pig are crossed?

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Which allele combination could be produced from the male guinea pig in this cross?

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What does 'R' represent in terms of coat texture?

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What is the genotypic ratio for offspring from the provided genotypes?

<p>1/4 BB : 1/2 Bb : 1/4 bb (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What phenotypic ratio is expected from the given genotypes?

<p>3/4 Black : 1/4 Red (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the probability of two Bb cattle producing a red calf?

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How does a Punnett square help in genetics?

<p>By illustrating potential genotypes of offspring (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT correct about allele inheritance?

<p>Red hair is the dominant trait. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the phenotypic ratio of the offspring when the genotypes BB, Bb, and bb are produced?

<p>3/4 Black: 1/4 Red (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the chance of two heterozygous black cattle (Bb) producing a red calf?

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Which of the following correctly describes a Punnett Square?

<p>A chart used to determine potential offspring genotypes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about dominant traits is true?

<p>Dominant traits can appear with just one dominant allele. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can the genotypic ratio of offspring be expressed when looking at BB, Bb, and bb?

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Flashcards

Genetics

The study of how traits are passed from parents to offspring.

Dominant Trait

A trait that always shows up in offspring when at least one parent has it.

Recessive Trait

A trait that only shows up when both parents pass on the gene for it.

Homozygous Genotype

Having two identical alleles for a trait (either two dominant or two recessive).

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Heterozygous Genotype

Having one dominant and one recessive allele for a trait.

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Mendel's Conclusion

Organisms have two factors (genes) for each trait, one from each parent.

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Law of Segregation

During reproduction, the two factors for each trait separate and pass down independently to offspring.

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Punnett Square

A tool to predict possible offspring genotypes and phenotypes in a genetic cross.

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Alleles

Different forms of genes for a specific trait (e.g., purple or white flower color).

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Genotype

The combination of alleles an organism has for a particular gene.

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Phenotype

The observable physical trait determined by an organism's genotype.

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Genetic Cross

The mating of organisms to study the inheritance of their traits.

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Monohybrid Cross

A cross between two organisms, differing in only one trait.

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Controlled Fertilization

A method used to precisely control which plants are bred, ensuring specific traits.

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Gregor Mendel

An Austrian monk who conducted important studies on inheritance.

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Heredity

The passing of traits from parents to offspring.

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Homozygous

Having two identical alleles for a trait.

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Heterozygous

Having two different alleles for a trait.

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Co-dominance

A genetic inheritance pattern where both alleles in a heterozygous genotype are expressed equally, resulting in a blended phenotype.

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What's the phenotype of a heterozygous cow with a co-dominant horn gene?

The cow will have horns. Co-dominance means both alleles, even the recessive one, are expressed.

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Mendel's First Experiment

Mendel crossed purebred purple flower and white flower pea plants. All offspring (F1 generation) had purple flowers, demonstrating that purple is dominant over white.

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Mendel's Second Experiment

Mendel allowed the F1 generation (all purple flowers) to self-pollinate, resulting in the F2 generation with a 3:1 ratio of purple to white flowers.

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Law of Independent Assortment

Genes for different traits segregate independently during gamete formation. This means different traits are inherited separately.

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What was the ratio of purple to white flowers in the F2 generation?

The F2 generation showed a 3:1 ratio of purple to white flowers.

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What does 'dominant' mean in terms of traits?

A dominant trait always shows up in offspring when at least one parent has the gene for it. For example, purple flower color is dominant over white.

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What does 'recessive' mean in terms of traits?

A recessive trait only shows up in offspring when both parents pass on the gene for it. For example, white flower color is recessive.

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What are 'alleles'?

Genes exist in alternative forms called alleles. For example, there is an allele for purple flowers and an allele for white flowers.

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Genotypic Ratio

The ratio of different possible genotypes in the offspring of a cross.

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Phenotypic Ratio

The ratio of different possible phenotypes in the offspring of a cross.

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Probability in Genetics

The chance of a specific event happening in a genetic cross, calculated by dividing the number of favorable outcomes by the total possible outcomes.

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What Does 'Bb' Mean?

It represents an individual with one dominant allele (B) and one recessive allele (b) for a specific trait, often resulting in the dominant phenotype.

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Dihybrid Cross

A genetic cross involving two different traits.

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What does 'Bb' represent?

A heterozygous genotype. It means the organism carries one dominant allele ('B') for black hair and one recessive allele ('b') for red hair.

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Study Notes

Mendelian Genetics

  • Gregor Mendel (1822-1884)
  • Studied inheritance patterns in pea plants
  • Concluded that traits are controlled by "factors" (genes)
  • These factors come in pairs (alleles)
  • One allele comes from each parent
  • Alleles exist in alternative forms
  • Dominant alleles mask recessive alleles
  • Law of Segregation: alleles separate during gamete formation
  • Law of Independent Assortment: different genes segregate independently of each other
  • Punnett squares can predict the probability of offspring genotypes and phenotypes

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Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of genetics, including key terms such as alleles and genotypes. This quiz explores Mendelian principles, traits, and methods of inheritance, challenging your understanding of how genetic traits are passed down through generations.

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