Genes

Question 1

Define Genotype

Answer 1

A term that refers to the two alleles present at a specific locus in the genome

Question 2

Define Homozygous

Answer 2

Having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes.

Question 3

Define Heterozygous

Answer 3

A term that describes having two different versions of the same gene

Question 4

Define Phenotype

Answer 4

the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.

Question 5

Define Genotypic ratio

Answer 5

A numerical comparison of how many offspring will have one genotype versus another

Question 6

Define Phenotypic ratio

Answer 6

A numerical comparison of how many offspring will have one phenotype versus another

Question 7

What is the difference between dominant and recessive traits?

Answer 7

Dominant traits are always expressed when the connected allele is dominant, even if only one copy of the dominant trait exists. Recessive traits are expressed only if both the connected alleles are recessive.

Question 8

Define Codominance

Answer 8

An inheritance pattern where two alleles are expressed equally, and neither allele is dominant or recessive

Question 9

If one parent is FF and another is ff, what will the children be?

Answer 9

All Ff

Question 10

If both parents are Ff what will their children be?

Answer 10

1/4 FF : 1/2 Ff : 1/4 ff