Predicting Offspring Genotypes and Phenotypes

Grade 1145 minutes5.4.1. Predict and explain offspring genotypes and phenotypes using basic mode of genetics

Learning Objective

I can use Punnett squares to predict the genotypes and phenotypes of offspring based on the genotypes of their parents.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. Define the terms "genotype" and "phenotype" and provide an example of each.

2. Explain the difference between homozygous and heterozygous genotypes, using examples from pea plants.

3. Describe Mendel's law of segregation and how it applies to the inheritance of traits.

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