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  • This is a permanent change in the sequence of DNA in a gene
    mutation
  • In this Punnett Square, what percentage of organisms would have green pea pods?
    50%
  • What does a CIRCLE represent on a pedigree???
    female
  • What our chromosomes and genes are made of. Its a self replicating material which is the carrier of genetic information.
    DNA
  • How many FEMALES are affected in Generation III ?
    1
  • An organism that has 2 identical alleles for a trait is _________?
    Homozygous
  • What type of mutation is shown given the example ATTCGT -----ATCGT
    Frameshift-deletion
  • What does the notation Tt mean to a geneticist?
    1 dominant and 1 recessive allele
  • When does a gene mutation occur?
    dna replication
  • DNA pieces can be separated and compared using a process called...............
    gel electrophoresis
  • Skin color, eye color, and height are examples of what?
    phenotypes
  • What does a SQUARE represent on a pedigree?
    males
  • Homozygous black mouse (BB) is crossed with homozygous white mouse (bb). What is the probability that the offspring will have black fur?
    100%
  • A heterozygous organism has ________?
    2 different alleles for a trait
  • If a ___ allele is present, its trait will appear in the organism.
    dominant
  • A set of instructions which carries the information that determines your traits.
    Genes
  • The different form of a gene is called_______?
    allele
  • Genes which are strong and in control.
    Dominant Gene
  • In order for a mutation to be passed on from parent to offspring, the mutation must occur in_____
    a gamete cell
  • What pattern of inheritance is this?
    incomplete dominance
  • The selection and breeding of organisms with desired traits
    Selective breeding
  • What is the phenotype of this genotype?
    A
  • When material is swapped with another pair of chromosomes it is defined as what type of chromosomal mutation?
    translocation
  • What are the 3 types of Chromosomal Mutations?
    deletion, duplication, translocation
  • X-linked traits are located on the X or Y chromosome
    X Chromosome
  • Genes which are weaker and hide when a dominant gene is around.
    Recessive Gene