Table of contents
- 1. Introduction to Genetics51m
- 2. Mendel's Laws of Inheritance3h 37m
- 3. Extensions to Mendelian Inheritance2h 41m
- 4. Genetic Mapping and Linkage2h 28m
- 5. Genetics of Bacteria and Viruses1h 21m
- 6. Chromosomal Variation1h 48m
- 7. DNA and Chromosome Structure56m
- 8. DNA Replication1h 10m
- 9. Mitosis and Meiosis1h 34m
- 10. Transcription1h 0m
- 11. Translation58m
- 12. Gene Regulation in Prokaryotes1h 19m
- 13. Gene Regulation in Eukaryotes44m
- 14. Genetic Control of Development44m
- 15. Genomes and Genomics1h 50m
- 16. Transposable Elements47m
- 17. Mutation, Repair, and Recombination1h 6m
- 18. Molecular Genetic Tools19m
- 19. Cancer Genetics29m
- 20. Quantitative Genetics1h 26m
- 21. Population Genetics50m
- 22. Evolutionary Genetics29m
3. Extensions to Mendelian Inheritance
Understanding Independent Assortment
5:09 minutes
Problem 11a
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionIn the rats identified in Problem 10, a third independently assorting gene involved in determination of coat color is the C gene. At this locus, the genotype C– permits expression of pigment from genes B and D. The cc genotype, however, prevents expression of coat color and results in albino rats. For each of the following crosses, determine the expected phenotype ratio of progeny.
BbDdCC×BbDdCC
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Key Concepts
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Independent Assortment
Independent assortment is a fundamental principle of genetics that states genes for different traits are inherited independently of one another. This means that the alleles of one gene segregate into gametes without affecting the segregation of alleles for another gene. In the context of the question, the C gene's independent assortment with the B and D genes allows for a variety of coat color phenotypes in the progeny.
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Genotype and Phenotype
Genotype refers to the genetic constitution of an organism, specifically the alleles present at a given locus. Phenotype, on the other hand, is the observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, which result from the interaction of its genotype with the environment. In this case, the genotypes of the parents (BbDdCC) will determine the phenotypes of the offspring, including the expression of coat color based on the C gene.
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Punnett Square
A Punnett square is a diagram used to predict the genotypes and phenotypes of offspring from a genetic cross. It allows for the visualization of how alleles from each parent combine during fertilization. In this scenario, constructing a Punnett square for the cross BbDdCC × BbDdCC will help determine the expected phenotype ratios of the progeny, taking into account the effects of the C gene on coat color expression.
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