Punnett Squares
Genetic Vocabulary
Genotypes and Phenotypes
Mendelian Genetics
Selective Breeding
100

How many boxes are in a punnett square?

4 boxes
100

What is the scientific study of genetics?

Heredity


100

Is having blond hair a phenotype or genotype?

Phenotype 

100

Who is considered the "Father of Genetics?" 

Gregor Mendel

100

What is selective breeding?

Choosing parents who can make desired offspring

200

Brown eyes (B) are dominant to blue eyes (b). What is a homozygous dominant look like?

BB

200

What is genotype?

genetic code

200

Is inheriting cystic fibrosis genotype or phenotype?

Genotype

200

What did Mendel test selective breeding on?

Pea Plants

200

Why do people use selective breeding?

To improve trait or get desired ones

300

If a homozygous dominant and homozygous recessive cross, what is the likely-hood of a heterozygote?

100%

300

What is phenotype?

physical characteristics 

300

True or False: Genotype codes for your phenotype. 

True

300

What was Mendel's job at the monastery?

A farmer

300

What is the risk of selective breeding?

Reduced genetic diversity

400

What are punnett Squares used for?

To determine the possible combinations of a genetic cross

400

What is a trait?

a specific characteristic for one individual 

400

True or False: Is the genotype a trait?

False, an allele

400

What were the two laws founded in Mendel's time?

Law of Segregation and Law of Independence

400

What is an example of selective breeding?

Breeding animals for certain traits

500

What do the letters outside of a punnett square stand for?

Gametes

500

True of False: Every trait has to have at least two alleles. 

True

500

Is inheriting autism genotype of phenotype?

Both

500

When was Gregor Mendel born?

July 20, 1822

500

Why can selective breeding make a population less able to survive?

Lack of genetic variation 

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