Verified
The term ______ refers to the outward expression of a trait, either physically, microscopically, or
metabolically. Correct answer-Phenotype
The phenotype of an organizsm is determined by which ______ their chromosomes possess for
a specific trait. Correct answer-alleles
This set of alleles is referred to as the organizsm's ______. Correct answer-Genotype
Genes are located on ______ each chromosome contains one allele for each gene at a site
called the gene's ______. Correct answer-chromosomes, locus
For diploid organisms, each cell contains ______ alleles for each trait, one allele on a
chromosome from the mother and the other on a chromosome from the father. Correct
answer-two
Chromosomes carry genes from parent to offspring and are distributed to gametes during
______ each gamete receives one copy of each chromosome and therefore one allele for each
______. Correct answer-meiosis, gene
When viewing a dominant phenotype, the ______ can be unknown. Correct answer-
genotype
, Bio 100 exam3; Questions & Answers 100%
Verified
A dominant phenotype can be either homozygous dominant or ______. Correct answer-
Heterozygous
A _________ can determine the genotype of a dominant phenotype. Correct answer-
testcross
By mating the unknown dominant organism with a homozygous ____________ organism, the
genotype can be determined from the offspring. Correct answer-recessive
If the unknown organism is homozygous dominant, all offspring will be ________.
Correct answer-dominant
If the unknown is a heterozygote, there can be phenotypically ________ individuals in the
offspring. Correct answer-recessive
Parents transmit information about traits to their offspring in units called ____. Correct
answer-Genes
A diploid individual contains two alternative forms, or ______, for each gene. Correct
answer-Alleles