Lab: Mouse Genetics (One Trait)

Question 1

Genes are segments of DNA that are the basic unit of heredity. They are passed on from parent to offspring. The gene form of a trait is called a(n) .An organism’s allele combination is called the .The physical appearance of an organism is called the .

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: phenotype; C: allele; G: genotype; I: phenotype; J: allele; N: genotype; P: phenotype; Q: allele; U: genotype

Question 2

There are two types of alleles. An allele that masks another is the allele. The one that is masked is called the allele.An organism that has the same alleles for a particular trait is . An organism that has different alleles for a particular trait is .

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: homozygous; D: recessive; E: heterozygous; F: dominant; H: homozygous; K: recessive; L: heterozygous; M: dominant; O: homozygous; R: recessive; S: heterozygous; T: dominant; V: homozygous; Y: recessive; Z: heterozygous; [: dominant

Lab: Mouse Genetics (One Trait) Answers

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