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Probability

Likelihood that a particular event will occur

Punnett square

Diagram showing the gene combinations that might result from a genetic cross

Homozygous

An organism that has two identical alleles for a particular trait

Heterozygous

An organism that has two different alleles for the same trait

Phenotype

Physical characteristics of an organism

Genotype

Genetic makeup of an organism

How are the principles of probability used to predict the outcomes of genetic crosses?

The way in which the alleles segregate is random, and probability allows the calculation of the likelihood that a particular allele combination will occur in offspring

How are the principles of probability used to predict the outcomes of genetic crosses?

The way in which the alleles segregate is random, and probability allows the calculation of the likelihood that a particular allele combination will occur in offspring

How are Punnett squares used?

Punnett squares can be used to predict and compare the genetic variations that will result from a cross

Describe the terms genotype and phenotype.

Genotype- the letter we assign to identify alleles


Phenotype- physical trait