probability and punnet squares Flashcards
1
Q
Probability:
A
Likhood that a particular event will occur
2
Q
Alleles segregate _____n so probability can be used to _______ the outcomes of ______ _____
A
randomly, predict, genetic crosses
3
Q
Dominant Traits:
A
represent by an uppercase letter
4
Q
Recessive Traits:
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Represented by a lowercase letter
5
Q
We (usually) use the first letter of the…
A
dominant trait
6
Q
Each organism has _____ alleles for every trait
A
two
7
Q
If they have two identical alleles:
A
Homozygouus ex: TT,tt
8
Q
Homozygous is also known as…
A
“True - Breeding”
9
Q
Homozygous genotypes must be specified as…
A
“dominant” or “recessive”
10
Q
if they have two different alleles…
A
heterozygous
11
Q
heterozygous is also known as a….
A
hybrid
12
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Genotype:
A
gentic makeup
13
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Phenotype:
A
physical characteristics
