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Genetics Test Study Guide

The document is a study guide for a genetics review test scheduled for December 5th, emphasizing the importance of reviewing key concepts, notes, and assignments. It includes vocabulary terms with definitions, concepts to review, and practice questions related to genetics, inheritance, and genetic disorders. The guide aims to prepare students for the test by reinforcing their understanding of genetics through various topics and examples.

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Genetics Test Study Guide

The document is a study guide for a genetics review test scheduled for December 5th, emphasizing the importance of reviewing key concepts, notes, and assignments. It includes vocabulary terms with definitions, concepts to review, and practice questions related to genetics, inheritance, and genetic disorders. The guide aims to prepare students for the test by reinforcing their understanding of genetics through various topics and examples.

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Genetics Review

Date of the test: Thursday 5th Decemeber


Reviewing this study guide is a great way to reinforce key concepts and practice applying what
you've learned in class. However, it's important to remember that this guide is just one tool to
help you prepare. Be sure to also review all of your old notes, activities, and any assignments
you've completed, as they cover important details and examples that will help you succeed on
the test. A well-rounded review will give you the best chance of doing your best!

Write the correct definition for each term:

Vocab term Definition Picture

Gene

Purebred

Recessive

Gametes

Alleles

Phenotype

Genotype

Homozygous

Heterozygous

Mitosis

Meiosis

Punnett Square

Concepts to Review

1. How do geneticists represent dominant and recessive alleles? (BB, Bb, bb)

2. What was Gregor Mendel’s contribution to genetics? Describe his experiments with pea
plants.

3. How does the sequence of nitrogen bases in DNA determine the traits of an organism?
4. What is the difference between dominant and recessive alleles? How are these expressed in
different percentages in offspring?

5. What role do gametes play in inheritance?

6. Compare and contrast meiosis and mitosis. How are they different in terms of chromosome
number and purpose?

7. What is natural selection and describe an example.

8. What is artificial selection and describe and example.

9. What are some common genetic disorders?

10. What is the difference between autosomal and sex-linked genetic disorders and some
examples.

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Practice Questions

1. - A plant with green peas (Gg) is crossed with a plant with yellow peas (gg). Draw a Punnett
square to predict the offspring's genotypes and phenotypes.

2. What is the phenotype of a dog with the genotype Bb, where B is the allele for black fur and b
is the allele for white fur?

3. Explain the difference between a genotype and a phenotype, and provide examples of each.

4. What is a mutation? How can a mutation be harmful, neutral, or beneficial to an organism?

5. What are the chances of a child inheriting a particular trait if one parent is homozygous
dominant and the other is homozygous recessive for that trait?

More Questions

1. If a homozygous black guinea pig (BB) is crossed with a homozygous white guinea pig (bb),
what is the probability that an offspring will have black fur? Use a Punnett square to support
your answer.

2. What chromosome is typically affected in Down syndrome? Explain how this extra
chromosome affects a person’s traits.
3. A woman is a carrier for hemophilia (X^H X^h), and her husband does not have hemophilia
(X^H Y). What is the probability that their daughter will have hemophilia?

4. What is the difference between a sex-linked disorder and an autosomal disorder? Provide an
example of each.

5. Using your knowledge of natural selection, explain why purple flowers might be more likely to
be visited by bees than white flowers. How could this affect the population of purple and white
flowers over time?

6. Explain sex linked traits.

7. Describe how a genetic mutation could help an organism adapt to its environment. How does
this affect the organism’s chances of survival and reproduction?

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