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Genetics Unplugged

Last updated about 1 year ago

6 questions

Instructions

Watch the review video to help you understand the lesson. Then, answer the questions for each of the scenarios by drawing a Punnett square and selecting the correct answer. Don’t forget—you can do the Bonus for extra points!"

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Scenario 1: "Paws and Influence"

A TikTok influencer has two cats:
Fluffy (Black fur): Heterozygous for fur color (Bb).
Snowball (White fur): Homozygous recessive (bb).
The influencer wants to predict the fur color of their future kittens to create themed content.

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Question 1

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Part A: Draw the Punnet Square.

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Scenario 2: "Sneaker Genes"
A sneaker company wants to design shoes inspired by the genetic patterns of sneakerhead parents.
Dominant Trait (High tops): H
Recessive Trait (Low tops): h
Parent 1: Hh
Parent 2: hh
The company predicts most kids will prefer high tops.

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Question 3

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Part A: Draw the Punnet Square.

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Question 2

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Part B: What are the possible genotypes and phenotypes of the kittens?

(a) 50% Bb, 50% bb; 50% black fur, 50% white fur

(b) 75% Bb, 25% bb; 75% black fur, 25% white fur

(c) 100% Bb; 100% black fur

Question 4

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Part B: What percentage of their kids will have high-top preference?

(a) 25%

(b) 50%

(c) 75%