7/10/24, 10:31 AM Quiz: Genetics Quiz 01: Homework Quiz 2

Genetics Quiz 01: Homework Quiz 2

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Homework Quiz 2
INSTRUCTIONS:

1. This quiz does not count towards your SBA mark.

2. Read the questions carefully and follow the instructions given.
3. You have an unlimited number of attempts to complete this quiz.
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Question 1 23 pts
1. Type in the correct biological term for the statements given below.

1.1 A pair of chromosomes that are identical in shape and size, where one is pf
maternal origin and the other of paternal origin.

1.2 A segment of DNA in a chromosome that contains the code for a particular
characteristic.

1.3 Different forms of a gene which occur at the same locus on homologous
chromosomes.

1.4 Genetic composition of an organism.

1.5 The physical appearance of an organism based on the genotype

1.6 An allele that is expressed (shown) in the phenotype when found in the
heterozygous and homozygous condition.

1.7 An allele that is masked (not shown) in the phenotype when found in the
heterozygous condition; only expressed in the homozygous condition
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1.8 Two different alleles for a particular characteristic,

1.9 Two identical alleles for a particular characteristic,

1.10 Only one characteristic or trait is shown in the genetic cross.

1.11 Two different characteristics shown in genetic cross.

1.12 A genetic cross where the dominant allele masks the expression of a recessive
allele in the heterozygous condition.

1.13 Cross between two phenotypically different parents produces offspring different
from both parents but with an inter-mediate phenotype.

1.14 Cross in which both alleles are expressed equally in the phenotype.

1.15 More than two alternative forms of a gene at the same locus

1.16 The number, shape and arrangement of the chromosomes in the nucleus of a
somatic cell

1.17 Process by which genetically identical organisms are formed using biotechnology

1.18 Manipulation of the genetic material of an organism to get desired changes

1.19 Mapping of the exact position of all the genes in all the chromosomes of a human

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1.20 A sudden change to the structure of a gene or a chromosome.

1.21 A gene mutation caused by the addition or deletion of a base pair.

1.22 A gene mutation caused by the substitution of a base pair.

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Question 2 19 pts

2. Fur colour in mice is controlled by a gene with two alleles. A homozygous mouse with
black fur was crossed with a homozygous mouse with brown fur. All the offspring had
black fur.

Using the symbols B and b to represent the two alleles for fur colour, show
diagrammatically a genetic cross between a mouse that is heterozygous for fur colour
with a mouse with brown fur. Show the possible genotypes and phenotypes of the
offspring.

Key: Black fur - ; Brown fur -

P1 Phenotype: black fur x fur

Genotype: x

Meiosis

Gametes: ; x ;

Gametes: B

Fertilisation:

F1 Genotype: 2

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Phenotype: 2 fur

2 fur

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Question 3 27 pts

3. Coat colour in Agouti rodents is controlled by a single gene with two alleles. The
alleles code for brown or white hair. A rodent which is heterozygous has yellow
hair. Investigations into inheritance of coat colour in these rodents were
conducted and the researchers expected to see offspring with brown (B), yellow
and white (W) hair.

The results of the investigation are provided in the table below.

3.1 Name the type of dominance that occurs in Agouti rodents with regard to coat colour.

3.2 Give the genotype of the yellow rodents.

3.3 Give the phenotypic ratio of cross number 1.

3.4 Complete the genetic cross below to show the percentage of the mice may have died in
cross number 1.

Key: Coat colour: Brown: ; White: ; yellow:

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P1 Phenotype: coat x coat

Genotype: x

Gametes: ;W x B;

Gametes: W

F1 Genotype: 2 ; ; WW

Phenotype: 2 coat; 1 coat; 1 White coat

Phenotypic ratio:

Percentage of white mice: %

Therefore % of the mice in cross 1 died.

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Question 4 5 pts
4. In rice plants the allele for high yield (H) is dominant over the allele for low yield.
The allele for a tall stem is dominant over the allele for a short stem (t).

There are two varieties of rice plants, A and B.

The genotype of variety A is HHtt.

The genotype for variety B is hhTT.

A plant breeder wants to produce a rice plant variety with a high yield and a short
stem.

4.1 a) Of the two varieties, which one (A or B) meets the characteristics the plant breeder
desires?

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4.2 b) Give all other possible genotypes that would meet the plant breeder’s desires.

4.3 Give all the possible genotypes of the gametes of variety B.

and

4.4 Give all the possible genotype(s) of the offspring if the plant breeder was to cross
variety A with variety B.

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Question 5 7 pts
5. Two women, Mrs Ngcobo and Mrs Radebe, gave birth to their babies in a hospital
on the same day. The nursing staff were unsure which baby belonged to which
mother. The blood groups of all the individuals involved were determined and are
given in the table below.

5.1
a) How many genes control the blood phenotypes?

b) How many alleles code for blood type?

c) How many different blood types or groups are there?

d) Which blood group is an example of codominance?

5.2 Mrs Ngcobo is homozygous for her blood group and Mr Ngcobo is heterozygous.

a) What are the possible phenotypes of their children?

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and

b) What is the percentage chance that their next child will have the same blood type as
Mrs Ngcobo?

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6. A rare form of rickets in humans is caused by a sex-linked dominant allele (R),
which is carried on the X-chromosome. An affected female, whose father was
unaffected married an unaffected male.

6.1 Determine the possible genotypes and phenotypes of their offspring by completing a
genetic cross on a piece of paper. Use this genetic cross to answer some questions
below.
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Question 6 0 pts
5.3 Mrs Radebe is heterozygous for her blood group. Draw a Punnet square on a piece of
paper to show that Mr and Mrs Radebe cannot be the parents of Baby 2 but can be the
parents of Baby 1. Once complete, scan it and save it as a PDF and upload it into the
question.
Upload

Choose a file

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Question 7 1 pts
6.2 What is the percentage chance that they will have a child who is an unaffected male?

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Question 8 1 pts
6.3 This genetic disorder is caused by a gene mutation in which the DNA triplet CAG is
altered to TAG
Name this type of mutation.

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Question 9 0 pts
6.3 Explain why this disorder does not affect males only.
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Question 10 7 pts
7. The leaf colour in a plant is controlled by two alleles, green (G) and yellow (g). Thorns on
plant stems are controlled by two alleles, presence of thorns (T) and no thorns (t).
Two plants with the genotypes GGTT and ggtt were crossed. Their offspring were then
left to pollinate each other.
The table below shows the possible genotypes of the offspring of the second generation.
Genotypes (i) and (ii) have been left out.

7.1 Give the:

a) Genotype of (i)

b) Phenotype of (ii) with

7.2 List the FOUR genotypes of the offspring of the second generation that would be
phenotypically different from the original pair of parents. Get your answers from the
Punnet square reading it from top left to right and then down and right again.

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Question 11 4 pts
8. Huntington's chorea is a disease caused by a gene mutation that results in the
degeneration of brain tissue. It is caused by a dominant allele (H). The pedigree
diagram below shows the inheritance of this disorder in a family.

8.1 What is:

a) Susan's phenotype?

b) Sarah's genotype?

c) Susan's genotype?

8.2 Emma plans to have a baby. What must the father's genotype be so that there is a 50%
chance that their child will not have Huntington's chorea?

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Question 12 0 pts
6.5 Describe how this type of mutation would affect the structure of the protein it codes for.
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Question 13 0 pts
9. The pedigree diagram below shows the inheritance of colour-blindness
(Daltonism) in a family. Colour-blindness is sex-linked and is caused by a
recessive allele (d). The ability to see colour normally is caused by a dominant
allele (D).

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9.1 How many of the male offspring of parents 1 and 2 were normal?
[ Select ]

9.2 State the genotype of:

a) Individual 2 [ Select ]

b) Individual 5 [ Select ]

9.3 If individual 5 marries a normal male, what percentage of their daughters will have an
allele for colour-blindness, but will NOT be colour-blind?
[ Select ]

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Question 14 8 pts
10. Study the pedigree diagram below of a family in which some individuals have the rare
inherited condition known as brachydactyly. People with this condition have short fingers
and toes.

10.1 Study the pedigree diagram above and state whether brachydactyly is caused by a
dominant or recessive allele.

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10.2 Use the letters B and b and write down the possible genotypes of the following
individuals:

a) Individual 1

b) Individual 15

c) Individual 6

d) Individual 5

10.3 What is the percentage chance of parents 3 and 4 having another child with this
condition?

10.3 Is individual 3 heterozygous or homozygous?

10.4 What will the phenotypic ratio be for the offspring of individuals 6 and 7.

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Question 15 0 pts
9.4 A person with a recessive allele for colour-blindness may not be colour-blind. Explain
why males with an allele for colour-blindness are always colour-blind.
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