Punnett Squares, Mendel UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Allele - CORRECT ANSWER - A version of a gene represented by a letter. There are two
of these in each genotype.
Genotype - CORRECT ANSWER - The two letters that represent the genes of one parent.
We need two of these to make a Punnett square.
Phenotype - CORRECT ANSWER - The trait or words explaining what a genotype means.
Ex. Short pea plant
Probability - CORRECT ANSWER - The likelihood that a particular trait will be passed
on from parent to offspring.
Gregor Mendel - CORRECT ANSWER - Monk who discovered the basics of how traits
get passed on using Pea Plants.
Cross - CORRECT ANSWER - The exchange of genetic material during reproduction.
DNA - CORRECT ANSWER - A molecule that contains the genetic instructions to make
each organism.
Gene - CORRECT ANSWER - A part of DNA that carries information that determines
your traits.
Heredity - CORRECT ANSWER - The passing of traits from parents to offspring.
Chromosome - CORRECT ANSWER - A structure located inside the nucleus of the cell
that contain the DNA.
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Allele - CORRECT ANSWER - A version of a gene represented by a letter. There are two
of these in each genotype.
Genotype - CORRECT ANSWER - The two letters that represent the genes of one parent.
We need two of these to make a Punnett square.
Phenotype - CORRECT ANSWER - The trait or words explaining what a genotype means.
Ex. Short pea plant
Probability - CORRECT ANSWER - The likelihood that a particular trait will be passed
on from parent to offspring.
Gregor Mendel - CORRECT ANSWER - Monk who discovered the basics of how traits
get passed on using Pea Plants.
Cross - CORRECT ANSWER - The exchange of genetic material during reproduction.
DNA - CORRECT ANSWER - A molecule that contains the genetic instructions to make
each organism.
Gene - CORRECT ANSWER - A part of DNA that carries information that determines
your traits.
Heredity - CORRECT ANSWER - The passing of traits from parents to offspring.
Chromosome - CORRECT ANSWER - A structure located inside the nucleus of the cell
that contain the DNA.
