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What is a Punnett Square?

A tool used to determine the probability of offspring inheriting particular genetic combinations.

What is meant by offspring?

Product of reproduction, a new organism produced by one or more parents.

What is the probability of one of the offspring having short hair when one cat has heterozygous, short-haired traits (Ss) and the other has homozygous long-haired traits (ss)?

25%

100%

50% (correct)

What is the probability of one of the offspring having a white flower color when a heterozygous red flower (Rr) is crossed with another heterozygous red flower (Rr)?

25% Signup and view all the answers

What is a Punnett Square used for?

To determine all the possible genotypes and phenotypes that offspring can inherit from their parents. Signup and view all the answers

When the genotype consists of a dominant and a recessive allele, the phenotype will be like the dominant allele.

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What do Punnett Squares show?

They show the probability of offspring inheriting particular genetic combinations. Signup and view all the answers

What is the probability of one of the offspring having a white color when a homozygous red flower (RR) is crossed with a homozygous white flower (rr)?

0% Signup and view all the answers

What is the probability of one of the offspring having red color when a homozygous red flower (RR) is crossed with a homozygous white flower (rr)?

100% Signup and view all the answers

What is a hybrid?

An offspring that was given different genetic information for a trait from each parent. Signup and view all the answers

What are alleles?

Different forms of the same gene. Ex) T or t. Signup and view all the answers

Neither allele is dominant in incomplete dominance.

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What is probability in genetics?

The likelihood that a particular trait will be passed on from parent to offspring. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'cross' refer to in genetics?

The exchange of genetic material during reproduction. Signup and view all the answers

What is codominance?

A situation in which both alleles of a gene contribute to the phenotype of the organism. Signup and view all the answers

How can Pp be written?

pP. Signup and view all the answers

What is an allele?

An alternative form of a gene. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'characteristic' refer to?

A quality of a person or thing. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Punnett Square Fundamentals

Punnett Squares determine the probability of offspring inheriting specific genetic traits.
They visualize potential genotypes and phenotypes derived from parental genetic combinations.

Key Definitions

Offspring: New organisms generated through reproduction, originating from one or more parents.
Dominant: In a genotype comprising one dominant and one recessive allele, the phenotype displays characteristics of the dominant allele.
Hybrid: An organism that inherits different genetic information for a trait from each parent.
Allele: Variants of a gene, represented as different forms (e.g., T or t for a trait).

Genetic Probability in Phenotypes

The probability of an offspring having short hair (from Ss x ss) is 50%.
When two heterozygous red flowers (Rr x Rr) are crossed, the probability of producing a white flower is 25%.
Crossing a homozygous red flower (RR) with a homozygous white flower (rr) results in 0% probability of white flowers and 100% probability of red flowers.
The probability for long-haired offspring (from Ss x ss) also stands at 50%.

Genetic Concepts

Incomplete Dominance: Neither allele is dominant, leading to a blend of traits in the phenotype.
Codominance: Both alleles contribute equally and visibly to the organism's phenotype.

Genetic Cross Overview

A cross refers to the exchange of genetic material between parents, affecting traits in their offspring.

Additional Genetic Terms

Probability: The chance that a specific trait will be transmitted from parent to offspring.
Characteristic: A distinct attribute or quality of an organism or entity.

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Test your knowledge of Punnett squares and genetic probabilities with these flashcards. Each card highlights key terms and definitions related to genetics and inheritance patterns in offspring. Strengthen your understanding of how to predict genotypes and phenotypes through Punnett squares.