Genetics Flashcards
1
Q
Why are Punnett Squares used?
A
to help predict the traits of the offspring, when you know the traits of the parent
2
Q
How do punnet squares work?
A
cross the gametes from both patents and use probability to predict the alleles of the offsprng
3
Q
What was Mandel’s experiment?
A
he crossed a Tall purebred plant with a short purebred plant
4
Q
Steps to solving a punnet square
A
make box w/ 4 compartment
write female gametes on top and male on side
fill in punnet square with genotypes of offspring
determine probability of offspring
5
Q
shows 2 types of gametes from each parent in a punnett square with 4 boxes
A
Monohybrid cross
6
Q
Purebred is also…
A
homozygous
7
Q
punnett square that shows 2 traits using 16 boxes
A
Dihybrid Crosses
8
Q
hybrid is also…
A
heterozygous
