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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| genotype | the combination of alleles for a particular gene |
| phenotype | the physical appearance of the genotype |
| dominant | alleles that show their effect even if only one is present |
| recessive | alleles that only show their effect if its paired allele is identical |
| homozygous | when the alleles for a trait are the same (rr or RR) |
| heterozygous alleles | when the alleles for a trait are different (Rr) |
| punnett square | a graphical representation of the possible outcomes of an offspring |
| RR | homozygous dominant |
| rr | Homozygous recessive |
| Rr | heterozygous |
| In a heterozygous genotype which Allele is the phenotype | The Dominant Allele |
| How much is each box worth in a punnett square | 25% |