Quiz 8
What are autosomes?
Chromosomes 1-22
What number do chromosomes of somatic cells contain?
Diploid number (2n)
The first offspring produced from a monohybrid cross is called the...
F1 generation
What is the genetic composition of an organism called?
Genotype
Who is known as the 'founder' of genetics?
Gregor Mendel
What is the appearance of a particular trait called?
Phenotype
Can dominant alleles be masked by recessive alleles?
no
What is used to compare observed ratios for a given cross compare with predicted ratios?
Chi-square analysis (χ2)
What is the P generation?
The first set of parents crossed
What does homozygous mean?
When the same pair of alleles composes a trait