Genetics Vocabulary
Allele Talk
Name that
Geno/Pheno Type
Punnett Squares
Remember the Variables
100
Genetic information found inside the cell's nucleus that determines traits is known as:
What is DNA
100
An allele that masks a recessive allele is known as:
What is a Dominant Allele
100
If Red Flower = R White Flower = r ; what would the phenotype be for Rr?
What is a Red Flower
100
Male - TT Female - Tt What is the chance their child will be tt?
What is a 0% Chance
100
The variable that stays the same throughout an experiment.
What is the Control
200
Coiled-up DNA found in the shape of an X is known as:
What is Chromosome
200
When two alleles are the same, such as AA or bb, we can call them:
What is Homozygous
200
If Curly Hair = C Straight Hair = c , what would your genotype be if you had straight hair?
What is cc
200
Male - Gg Female - gg If Green Pea's are dominant over yellow pea's, what is the chance that you will grow yellow pea's?
What is 50% Chance
200
The variable that can be manipulated; it is intentionally changed by the investigator.
What is the Independent Variable or Manipulated Variable
300
A segment of DNA that is made up of two alleles and is also located on chromosomes is known as:
What is a Gene
300
A gene that has one dominant allele and one recessive allele is known as:
What is Heterozygous
300
If Black hair = B Blonde Hair = b ; what two possible genotypes could Jose have if he has Black hair?
What is BB or Bb
300
Diabetes runs in John's family. Both of his parents have diabetes. They are both Heterozygous. Is there any chance that John will not get diabetes and if so, how much chance?
What is Yes, 25% chance he will not get diabetes
300
Students of different ages were given the same puzzle to assemble. The puzzle assembly time was measured. Name the Control.
What is the Same Puzzle
400
The passing of traits from one generation to the next is known as:
What is Inheritance
400
A table used to show the possible genetic outcomes of a cross between two genes is known as:
What is a Punnett Square
400
If Tall = T Short = t , what two genes will you cross if dad is homozygous dominant and mom is heterozygous?
What is Dad = TT and Mom = Tt
400
What is the genotype and phenotype for RR X rr? Red - R White - r
What is Genotype - 4 Rr Phenotype - 4 Red:0 White
400
Students of different ages were given the same puzzle to assemble. The puzzle assembly time was measured. Name the Independent Variable
What is the students different Ages
500
A different form of a gene; two of these make one gene. They can be dominant or recessive.
What is an Allele
500
1 TT:2 Tt:1 tt could mean 3 Tall:1 Short. These two "types" are known as what?
What is a Genotype and a Phenotype
500
If Dark Skin = D Tan Skin = d , what would Mike's genotype be if he was a Purebred for Dark skin? What would Monica's genotype be if she was a hybrid?
What is Mike = DD and Monica = Dd
500
What is the genotype and phenotype for a heterozygous cross if Tall - T and Short - t?
What is Genotype - 1TT:2Tt:1tt Phenotype - 3 Tall:1 Short
500
Students of different ages were given the same puzzle to assemble. The puzzle assembly time was measured. Name the Dependent Variable.
What is Assembly Time
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