Genetics Vocabulary
Punnett Squares
Pedigrees
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Fun/Mrs. Klutts
100

This trait will ONLY show if it is given to the offspring by both parents

Recessive Trait

100


hh

100

How would you code for "Sam" in this pedigree?

II - 5

100

This is a punnet square for a trait that shows what type of dominance?


Co-Dominance

100

On what date does this semester end?

12/18

200

The physical appearance of an organism is its

Phenotype

200

What percentage of offspring are homozygous?

50%

200

What is the relationship between II-3 and II-4

Married/Mates/Spouses

200

What percent of plants will be short (t)

0%

200

What is Mrs. Klutts favorite color?

Pink

300

Another word for:

1. Homozygous

2. Heterozygous

1. Purebred

2. Hybrid

300

Give the phenotype percentages for the Punnett square about INCOMPLETE dominance 

R=Red ; W=White


Red:50%

Pink:50%

White: 0%

300

Who brought this trait into the family pedigree? (Code)

I-1 (the grandfather)

300

This is a punnet square for a trait that shows what type of dominance?


Incomplete Dominance

300

How many senators are there in total?

100

400

These traits result in a blending of traits. 

Example: Red and White make Pink. Neither are dominant.

Incomplete Dominance

400

What do the parents these offspring look like?

B= Black ; W=White 


Half Black ; Half White

400

How many unaffected uncles does III-3 have?


2

400

How many kids does the couple in generation 1 have?

3

400

What year did Mrs. Klutts graduate?

2014

500

These traits result in BOTH parents traits showing. 

Example: Red and White make half-red/half-white. Neither are dominant.

Co-dominance 

500

Draw a punnett square to perform the calculation.  

What is the probability of having a hybrid offspring when two Heterozygous parents are crossed? 

Answers Vary

500

Right handedness is dominant (R) and Left handedness is recessive (r). What are the genotypes of II-1 and II-2?

II-1 = Rr

II-2 = Rr

500

Draw a punnett square to help you answer this question.

What is the probability of having an offspring that expresses brown eyes (the dominant gene) when both parents are heterozygous for the trait.

75%

500

True or False: Mrs. Klutts was all state in slow pitch softball

True

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