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What term describes an organism with two identical alleles for a trait?
What term describes an organism with two identical alleles for a trait?
What is the expected phenotype of offspring from a homozygous black guinea pig (BB) crossed with a homozygous white guinea pig (bb)?
What is the expected phenotype of offspring from a homozygous black guinea pig (BB) crossed with a homozygous white guinea pig (bb)?
Which of the following describes traits that blend in the phenotype of offspring?
Which of the following describes traits that blend in the phenotype of offspring?
What type of genetic cross is used to predict the probability of offspring inheriting certain traits?
What type of genetic cross is used to predict the probability of offspring inheriting certain traits?
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What does a substitution mutation involve?
What does a substitution mutation involve?
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Which of the following traits is influenced by multiple genes?
Which of the following traits is influenced by multiple genes?
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If a male's sex chromosomes are XY, what are the sex chromosomes of a female?
If a male's sex chromosomes are XY, what are the sex chromosomes of a female?
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How can blood type be determined in offspring when parents have type A and type B blood?
How can blood type be determined in offspring when parents have type A and type B blood?
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Study Notes
Mendelian Genetics
- Phenotype: Observable traits.
- Genotype: Genetic makeup.
- Dominant Trait: Expressed with one allele.
- Recessive Trait: Expressed only with two alleles.
- Homozygous: Two identical alleles (e.g., BB or bb).
- Heterozygous: Two different alleles (e.g., Bb).
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Punnett Squares: Predict offspring trait probabilities.
- Example: BB (black) x bb (white) = 100% Bb (black) offspring.
- First-Generation Offspring: Recessive traits can be hidden.
- Probability in Genetics: Likelihood of specific outcomes.
DNA and Protein Synthesis
- DNA Base Pairing: A with T, C with G.
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Codons: Three-base sequences coding for amino acids.
- Example: ACCTAGTTG codes for specific amino acids.
Inheritance Patterns
- Incomplete Dominance: Traits blend (e.g., red + white = pink).
- Codominance: Both traits are fully expressed (e.g., black + white = black and white feathers).
- Multiple Alleles: More than two alleles exist, but individuals possess two. (e.g., blood types A, B, O).
- Polygenic Traits: Traits influenced by multiple genes (e.g., human height).
Genetic Disorders and Mutations
- Mutations: Changes in DNA sequence.
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Substitution Mutation: One base is replaced.
- Example: A sex cell mutation can be inherited.
- Genetic Disorders: Caused by mutations or chromosomal problems.
- Karyotype: Visual representation of chromosomes, used to detect abnormalities.
Applications
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Blood Typing: Blood types (A, B, AB, O) depend on alleles.
- Example: Type A + Type B parents can produce offspring of any blood type.
- Pedigrees: Charts tracking trait inheritance through generations.
Additional Notes
- Environmental Influence: Genetics and environment impact traits.
- Sex Chromosomes: Males (XY), Females (XX).
Practice Questions Answers (Based on the provided text)
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If a DNA sequence is ACCTAGTTG, what would the complementary DNA strand be? The provided text does not give the answer, but the complementary strand would be TGGATCAAC.
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Explain the outcome of crossing a heterozygous tall pea plant (Tt) with a short pea plant (tt). The Punnett square would predict a 50% chance of tall offspring (Tt) and a 50% chance of short offspring (tt).
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How do incomplete dominance and codominance differ? Incomplete dominance produces a blended trait, while codominance results in both traits being expressed fully.
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Test your knowledge on Mendelian genetics, including concepts like phenotype, genotype, and inheritance patterns. Additionally, explore DNA and protein synthesis, including base pairing and codons. Understand the mechanisms behind these essential biological processes.
