Genetics Warm Up 3
I would like to welcome you to the electronic classroom for biology and life sciences of the 21st century. Today, geneticists rely on Gregory Mendel's work to predict the likely outcome of genetic crosses. This instrument will test your knowledge of vocabulary and principles to solve genetic problems.
This warm up permits you an unlimited number of attempts to build up your LEARNING and TEST-TAKING skills. As a bonus, each attempt randomly generates new questions and answers.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Which of Mendelian laws states "that a pair of factors is segregated, or separated during the formation of gametes"?
- A.
Law of Dominance and Recessive
- B.
Law of Segregation
- C.
Law of Independent Assortment
- D.
Law of Phenotypic Ratio
- E.
Law of Genotypic Ratio
Correct Answer
B. Law of SegregationExplanation
The Law of Segregation states that a pair of factors, or alleles, is separated during the formation of gametes. This means that only one allele from each pair is passed on to the offspring, resulting in the segregation of traits. This law is one of the fundamental principles of Mendelian genetics and explains how genetic variation is maintained in populations.Rate this question:
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- 2.
When the alleles of different genes separate independently of one another during gamete formation, it is called...
- A.
Law of Segregation
- B.
Law of Independent Assortment
- C.
Law of factors
- D.
Law of probability
Correct Answer
B. Law of Independent AssortmentExplanation
The correct answer is Law of Independent Assortment. This law states that during gamete formation, the alleles of different genes segregate or separate independently of each other. This means that the inheritance of one gene does not influence the inheritance of another gene. Each allele has an equal chance of being transmitted to the offspring, resulting in new combinations of alleles in the next generation. This law was proposed by Gregor Mendel based on his experiments with pea plants.Rate this question:
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- 3.
When pollen grains are transferred to the stigma of flowers, it is called cross-pollination.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Cross-pollination refers to the transfer of pollen grains from the anther of one flower to the stigma of a different flower. In this process, the pollen grains are transferred between flowers of the same species. However, the given statement suggests that cross-pollination occurs when pollen grains are transferred to the stigma of flowers in general, which is incorrect. Therefore, the correct answer is false.Rate this question:
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- 4.
When pollen grains are transferred to the stigma of flowers, it is called pollination.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Pollination refers to the transfer of pollen grains from the male reproductive organ (anther) to the female reproductive organ (stigma) of a flower. Therefore, when pollen grains are transferred to the stigma of flowers, it is indeed called pollination.Rate this question:
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- 5.
This cross involves a homozygous (pure) recessive individual with an individual with a dominant phenotype of unknown genotype.
- A.
Codominance
- B.
Test Cross
- C.
Punnett Square
- D.
Genotype
Correct Answer
B. Test CrossExplanation
A test cross is a type of genetic cross used to determine the genotype of an individual with a dominant phenotype. In this case, the individual with the dominant phenotype of unknown genotype is crossed with a homozygous recessive individual. If any offspring display the recessive phenotype, it indicates that the unknown genotype is heterozygous. If all offspring display the dominant phenotype, it suggests that the unknown genotype is homozygous dominant. Therefore, a test cross is the appropriate method to determine the genotype in this scenario.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Probability is the likelihood that a specific event will occur.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Probability is a measure of the likelihood or chance that a particular event will happen. It is a numerical value between 0 and 1, where 0 represents impossibility and 1 represents certainty. Therefore, the statement that probability is the likelihood that a specific event will occur is correct.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Calculate Mendel's ratio of the plant height involving 787 tall plants and 277 short plants.
- A.
2.84 : 1
- B.
3.10 : 1
- C.
2.96 : 1
- D.
2.81 : 1
Correct Answer
A. 2.84 : 1Explanation
The ratio of tall plants to short plants is 787:277. To calculate Mendel's ratio, we divide both numbers by the greatest common divisor to simplify the ratio. The greatest common divisor of 787 and 277 is 1. Therefore, the simplified ratio is 787:277, which can be further simplified to 2.84:1.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What is the study of the structure and function of chromosomes and genes?
- A.
Genetics
- B.
Molecular Genetics
- C.
Heredity
- D.
Molecular Heredity
- E.
Punnett Genetics
Correct Answer
B. Molecular GeneticsExplanation
Molecular genetics is the study of the structure and function of chromosomes and genes. It focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms that control genetic information, including DNA replication, gene expression, and the regulation of genetic traits. This field combines principles from genetics and molecular biology to investigate how genes are inherited, how they function, and how they can be manipulated for various applications in fields such as medicine and biotechnology.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What type of pollination occurs between flowers on two different plants? (Please enter your two answers in all lower case letters.)
Correct Answer
cross pollinationExplanation
Cross pollination refers to the transfer of pollen from the flower of one plant to the flower of another plant. This type of pollination occurs between flowers on two different plants and is essential for genetic diversity and the production of healthy offspring. It can be facilitated by various agents such as wind, water, insects, or animals. Cross pollination allows for the exchange of genetic material between different individuals, promoting variation within a species and increasing its chances of survival and adaptation to changing environments.Rate this question:
- 10.
Below is a list genotypes, please identify those which are dominant allele. (hint: there are multiple answers for this question.)
- A.
B
- B.
D
- C.
P
- D.
Q
- E.
V
- F.
W
- G.
N
Correct Answer(s)
A. B
C. P
E. V
F. WExplanation
The dominant alleles in the given list are B, P, V, and W. This is because dominant alleles are those that are expressed and mask the effect of recessive alleles in a heterozygous individual. Therefore, these alleles are more likely to be observed in the phenotype of an individual carrying them.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Below each of the following words are choices. Circle the choices that are examples of each word. (hint: there are multiple answers for this question.) Recessive Allele
- A.
B
- B.
D
- C.
P
- D.
Q
- E.
V
- F.
T
- G.
N
Correct Answer(s)
B. D
D. Q
F. T
G. NExplanation
The choices d, q, t, and n are examples of recessive alleles. Recessive alleles are genetic variations that are only expressed in an individual's phenotype if they are inherited from both parents. In this case, the choices d, q, t, and n are all genetic variations that can be inherited and may not be expressed in an individual's phenotype unless they have two copies of the recessive allele.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Below each of the following words are choices. Circle the choices that are examples of each word. (hint: there are multiple answers for this question.) Homozygous dominant
- A.
BB
- B.
Dd
- C.
PP
- D.
Qq
- E.
YY
- F.
Tt
- G.
Nn
Correct Answer(s)
A. BB
C. PP
E. YYExplanation
The term "homozygous dominant" refers to an individual who has two copies of the same dominant allele for a particular gene. In this case, the dominant allele is represented by the capital letter B. Therefore, the choices BB, PP, and YY are examples of homozygous dominant individuals because they have two copies of the dominant allele (BB, PP, YY).Rate this question:
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- 13.
Below each of the following words are choices. Circle the choices that are examples of each word. (hint: there are multiple answers for this question.) Homozygous Recessive
- A.
Hh
- B.
Rr
- C.
PP
- D.
Qq
- E.
YY
- F.
Tt
- G.
Nn
- H.
Gg
Correct Answer(s)
A. Hh
F. Tt
H. GgExplanation
The term "homozygous recessive" refers to an individual that has two copies of the recessive allele for a particular gene. In this case, the correct answers are hh, tt, and gg because these combinations represent individuals that are homozygous recessive for different genes.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Below each of the following words are choices. Select choices that are examples of each word. (hint: there are multiple answers for this question and be sure to use correct symbols.) [Genotypes] in which dominant gene must show a trait.
- A.
[Tt]
- B.
[UU]
- C.
[ff]
- D.
Green seeds
- E.
[Kk]
- F.
Purple flower color
- G.
[Xx]
Correct Answer(s)
A. [Tt]
B. [UU]
E. [Kk]
G. [Xx] -
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In humans, Brown eyes (B) is dominant over blue eyes (b). A brown-eye man marries a blue-eye woman. What is the correct genotype for the father?
- A.
BB
- B.
[Bb]
- C.
(BB)
- D.
[bb]
- E.
Bb
Correct Answer
B. [Bb]Explanation
The correct genotype for the father is [Bb]. Since brown eyes (B) is dominant over blue eyes (b), the father must have at least one dominant allele (B) to have brown eyes. However, since he has a blue-eye woman as his spouse, it means that he must also have a recessive allele (b) to pass on to his offspring. Therefore, the correct genotype for the father is [Bb].Rate this question:
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- 16.
If orange flower color in a plant is controlled by an allele F and red flower color is controlled by an allele f, which flower [genotype] color is dominant? (HINT: Please choose the correct genotype.)
- A.
(orange flower color)
- B.
(red flower color)
- C.
[FF]
- D.
[ff]
Correct Answer
C. [FF]Explanation
The correct answer is [FF]. In this scenario, the orange flower color is controlled by the dominant allele F, while the red flower color is controlled by the recessive allele f. Since the genotype [FF] contains two dominant alleles, it will result in the dominant orange flower color.Rate this question:
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- 17.
In humans, Brown eyes (B) is dominant over blue eyes (b). A brown-eye man marries a blue-eye woman. What is the correct [genotype] for the mother?
- A.
BB
- B.
[Bb]
- C.
(BB)
- D.
[bb]
- E.
(bb)
Correct Answer
D. [bb]Explanation
The correct genotype for the mother is [bb]. This means that she has two copies of the recessive blue eye gene (b), as indicated by the lowercase letters. Since brown eyes (B) are dominant over blue eyes (b), the mother must have blue eyes if the father has brown eyes.Rate this question:
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- 18.
If orange flower color in a plant is controlled by an allele F and red flower color is controlled by an allele f, which flower color is recessive? (HINT: Choose the correct phenotype?)
- A.
(FF)
- B.
[ff]
- C.
(ff)
- D.
(red flower color)
- E.
(orange flower color)
Correct Answer
D. (red flower color)Explanation
The red flower color is considered recessive because it is controlled by the allele f, which is lowercase. In genetics, uppercase letters are typically used to represent dominant alleles, while lowercase letters represent recessive alleles. Therefore, since orange flower color is controlled by the dominant allele F, it is not recessive.Rate this question:
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- 19.
A monohybrid cross of two parent individuals that are heterozygous for brown-eyes (B) and blue-eyes (b) exhibiting a complete dominance would probably result in a phenotypic ratio of:
- A.
4 dominant : 0 recessive
- B.
1 dominant : 3 recessive
- C.
3 dominant : 1 recessive
- D.
2 dominant : 2 recessive
- E.
0 dominant : 4 recessive
Correct Answer
C. 3 dominant : 1 recessiveExplanation
In a monohybrid cross of two parent individuals that are heterozygous for brown-eyes (B) and blue-eyes (b) exhibiting a complete dominance, the phenotypic ratio is expected to be 3 dominant : 1 recessive. This is because the dominant allele (B) will mask the expression of the recessive allele (b) in the offspring, resulting in a higher number of individuals with the dominant phenotype (brown-eyes) compared to the recessive phenotype (blue-eyes).Rate this question:
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- 20.
In a dihybrid cross between a male corn plant that exhibits tall growth [T] and blue kernals [B] is mated with a female corn plant that exhibits short growth [t] and yellow kernals [b]. What is the correct [genotype] if the female are homozygous?
- A.
TTBB
- B.
[TTBB]
- C.
[TtBb]
- D.
[ttbb]
- E.
Ttbb
Correct Answer
D. [ttbb]Explanation
The female corn plant is homozygous for short growth and yellow kernels, which means it has the genotype ttbb. This is the correct answer because in a dihybrid cross, the genotype of the offspring is determined by the combination of alleles from both parents. Since the female parent is homozygous for both traits, it can only pass on the recessive alleles for short growth (t) and yellow kernels (b).Rate this question:
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- 21.
In a dihybrid cross between a male corn plant that exhibits tall growth ]T] and blue kernals [B] is mated with a female corn plant that exhibits short growth [t] and yellow kernals [b]. What is the correct genotype if the male are heterozygous?
- A.
TTBB
- B.
[TTBB]
- C.
[TtBb]
- D.
[ttbb]
- E.
Ttbb
- F.
(TtBb)
Correct Answer
C. [TtBb]Explanation
The correct answer is [TtBb]. In a dihybrid cross, two traits are being considered, which are height (T or t) and kernel color (B or b). The male corn plant is heterozygous for both traits, meaning it has one dominant allele (T and B) and one recessive allele (t and b). Therefore, the correct genotype for the male corn plant is [TtBb].Rate this question:
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- 22.
In humans, Brown eyes (B) is dominant over blue eyes (b). A homozygous brown-eye man marries a heterozygous brown-eye woman. All of the offspring in the F 1 generation will be blue eyed.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The given statement is false. According to the information provided, brown eyes (B) are dominant over blue eyes (b). A homozygous brown-eye man (BB) marries a heterozygous brown-eye woman (Bb). In this case, all of the offspring in the F1 generation will have a 50% chance of inheriting the dominant brown eye allele (B) from the father and a 50% chance of inheriting the recessive blue eye allele (b) from the mother. Therefore, it is not guaranteed that all of the offspring will be blue-eyed.Rate this question:
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- 23.
_____ _____ occurs when the phenotype of a heterozygote is intermediate between the phenotypes determined by the dominant and recessive traits.
- A.
Codominance
- B.
Complete dominance
- C.
Incomplete dominance
- D.
Test Cross
Correct Answer
C. Incomplete dominanceExplanation
Incomplete dominance occurs when the phenotype of a heterozygote is a blend or intermediate between the phenotypes determined by the dominant and recessive traits. In this case, neither allele is completely dominant over the other, resulting in a unique phenotype.Rate this question:
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- 24.
In four o'clocks, for example, both the allele for red flowers (r) and the allele for white flowers (w) influence the phenotype. If a genotype of [rw] for an individual flower in the F1 generation. What is the phenotype color?
- A.
Orange
- B.
Blue
- C.
Pink
- D.
Red
- E.
White
- F.
White
- G.
Green
- H.
Green
Correct Answer
C. PinkExplanation
In four o'clocks, the genotype [rw] indicates that the individual flower in the F1 generation has one allele for red flowers (r) and one allele for white flowers (w). In this case, both alleles influence the phenotype, resulting in a blended color. Since red and white combine to form pink, the phenotype color of the flower would be pink.Rate this question:
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- 25.
In a dihybrid cross between a male corn plant that is heterozygous, exhibits tall growth ]T] and blue kernals [B] is mated with a female corn plant that exhibits short growth [t] and yellow kernals [b]. Which of the following gametes is correct for use in this genetic problem in P1 and F1 generations?
- A.
[TTBB]
- B.
[ttbb]
- C.
TTBB
- D.
Ttbb
- E.
[TtBb]
- F.
[TTBb]
- G.
TTbb
Correct Answer(s)
A. [TTBB]
B. [ttbb]
E. [TtBb]Explanation
In a dihybrid cross, two traits are considered simultaneously. The male corn plant is heterozygous for both traits, tall growth (T) and blue kernels (B), so it can produce gametes with either T or t and B or b. The female corn plant is homozygous recessive for both traits, short growth (t) and yellow kernels (b), so it can only produce gametes with t and b. Therefore, the correct gametes for the P1 generation are [TTBB] and [ttbb]. In the F1 generation, the correct gametes are [TtBb] as it represents the heterozygous combination of the two traits.Rate this question:
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