Monohybrid Cross Flashcards
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Why is Gregor Mendel the “Father of Genetics”?
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-He discovered the basic laws of inheritance
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What is the importance of Genetics?
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- Improved varieties of crop plants and animal breeds
- To correct genetic disorders
- To solve crimes
- To remediate polluted environments
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Why did Gregor Mendel study Pea plants?
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-It has several characters that exhibit two contrasting expression of traits
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What is a Genotype?
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- Describes the genes (ex: HH)
- Consists of 2 alleles
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What is a Phenotype?
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-Physical expression of the character (ex: Curly Hair)
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What is Homozygous?
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- If gene pairs are identical
- Pure-breed
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What is Heterozygous?
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- If gene pairs are made up of two dissimilar genes
- Hybrid
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What is the Law of Dominance?
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-States that when a gene pair of an individual is heterozygous, only one of the two genes is physically expressed
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What are the steps for solving Monohybrid Cross?
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- Determine the genotypes of the parents
- Solve using the Punnet Square
- Determine genotype and phenotype
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What is the Law of Segregation?
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-States that the two genes of a pair segregate or separate during gamete formation
