To Determine the Phenotype of an Individual Who Expresses a Dominant

question 9

Multiple Choice

To determine the phenotype of an individual who expresses a dominant trait, you would cross that individual with an individual who is homozygous recessive for that trait. This technique is referred to as a(n) ________.

• A)dihybrid cross
• B)test cross
• C)amniocentesis
• D)pedigree analysis

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Definitions:

Foster Care

A temporary arrangement where children who cannot live with their own families are placed in the care of another family or institutional setting.

Indentured Servants

Individuals who entered into a contract of labor for a set period of time, in exchange for passage to a new country, accommodation, or other benefits during the 17th and 18th centuries.

Reunification

The process of bringing together family members who have been separated, often due to factors like divorce, displacement, or foster care.

Birth Family

The biological family where a person is born, including biological parents and siblings.