3.3 - Mendelian Genetics: Monohybrid and Dihybrid Crosses
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Define a monohybrid cross.
💡 Hint: Think about what kind of traits are being studied.
What is the phenotypic ratio of a monohybrid cross (Aa x Aa)?
💡 Hint: Consider the dominance of alleles.
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What does the Law of Segregation state?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens during the formation of gametes.
True or False: A dihybrid cross results in a 1:1 phenotypic ratio.
💡 Hint: Remember how many traits are involved in a dihybrid cross.
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If a plant shows a dominant purple flower trait from a monohybrid cross, what are the possible genotypes of its parents?
💡 Hint: Consider the rules of dominance!
Calculate the expected number of each phenotype from a dihybrid cross of AaBb x AaBb if you had a total of 64 offspring.
💡 Hint: Use the phenotypic ratio and multiply by the total offspring.
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