Topic 13-Mendel And Inheritance Flashcards
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What is a genotype?
A
The genetic make up of an individual
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Who proposed the mechanism of inheritance?
A
Gregor Mendel.
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What is a phenotype?
A
The way the gene is expressed.
3
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Define dominant?
A
The character which shows in the heterzgote.
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Define recessive?
A
The character which is masked in the heterozygote.
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Define F1 and F2?
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F1-first generation in a genetic cross
F2-second generation in a genetic cross
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Define selfing?
A
Self fertilisation.
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Define heterozygous?
A
An individual that has two different alleles in a gene.
8
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Define heterozygote?
A
A heterozygote individual.
9
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What method can be used to determine genotype and phenotypes?
A
Punnet square.
