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How do you know that individual 1 is heterozygous for the trait?

A
Individual 2 is homozygous recessive, and individuals 5 and 8 did not inherit the dominant trait.
B
The shading of the square indicates that the individual is heterozygous.
C
Individual 2 is homozygous recessive, and individuals 3 and 7 did inherit the dominant trait.
D
The shaded square is shown to the left of the unshaded circle.
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Who has hemophilia in the pedigree that is shown?

A
John and Ann
B
Fred and Luke
C
John, Charles, Jack, and Irene
D
Ann and Marie
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In which of these areas of biology should a genetic counselor be an expert?

A
the Calvin cycle
B
Mendelian genetics
C
genetic engineering
D
the immune system
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If Mendel had crossed a true breeding dominant plant with a true breeding recessive plant, in which of the three generations is the recessive trait visible?

A
cap f sub 1 generation only
B
cap f sub 1 generation and cap f sub 2 generation
C
cap p generation only
D
cap p generation and cap f sub 2 generation
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Mendel’s pea plants had either purple or white flowers. This means that the plants

A
have two alleles for the gene.
B
have two recessive traits.
C
can self-pollinate.
D
have two copies of a gene from one parent.
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Which are different forms of the same gene?

A
alleles
B
genotypes
C
phenotypes
D
traits
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Which scenario breaks the law of segregation?

A
the gamete fertilized has the dominant trait
B
a gamete contains the father’s allele
C
the gametes produced each have 1 allele after meiosis II
D
a gamete produced has 2 of the same alleles after meiosis II
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The Punnett square predicts the ratio of genotypes in the offspring based on the genotypes of the parents. Which Punnett square represents a cross between a mom who is heterozygous for dimples and a dad who is homozygous for no dimples?

A
Image with description A Punnett square is shown. The columns are labeled Upper D and d. The rows are labeled d and d. Clockwise from upper left the boxes contain: Upper D d, d d, d d, Upper D d.
B
Image with description A Punnett square is shown. The columns are labeled Upper D and d. The rows are labeled Upper D and d. Clockwise from upper left the boxes contain: Upper D Upper D, Upper D d, d d, UpperD d.
C
Image with description A Punnett square is shown. The columns are labeled Upper D and Upper D. The rows are labeled Upper D and Upper D. Clockwise from upper left the boxes contain: Upper D Upper D, Upper D Upper D, Upper D Upper D, Upper D Upper D.
D
Image with description A Punnett square is shown. The columns are labeled Upper D and Upper D. The rows are labeled d and d. Clockwise from upper left the boxes contain: Upper D d, Upper D d, Upper D d, Upper D d.
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Joyce and Tim started piano lessons at the same time. They both practice about 30 minutes a day and enjoy playing the piano. Despite these similarities, Joyce has mastered many more piano skills than Tim has. Which argument is best supported by these observations?

A
The ability to play the piano is influenced by genetics as well as the environment.
B
Most people only need 30 minutes of piano practice each day to master skills.
C
The amount an individual practices each day entirely determines how well they play piano.
D
All individuals inherit the same potential to play the piano.
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Which trait is Lisa least likely to inherit from her mother?

A
no freckles
B
pink hair
C
unclefted chin
D
brown eyes

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