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What does a dihybrid cross reveal?

the inheritance of two genes controlling separate characteristics

the inheritance of one gene controlling multiple characteristics

the inheritance of one gene with two alleles

the inheritance of two genes controlling the same characteristic

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What is the purpose of a dihybrid cross?

to determine if the genes are linked

to locate them on specific chromosomes

to calculate expected phenotypic ratios in subsequent generations

all of the above

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What is a true or pure breeding organism?

it has no traits being studied

it is heterozygous for the traits being studied

it is homozygous for the traits being studied

it is a hybrid for the traits being studied

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What are the reasons for deviations from expected ratios in dihybrid crosses?

(Select all that apply)

random fertilisation

linked genes

mitosis

multiple alleles

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What does the term 'linked genes' mean?

genes are on the same chromosome

genes are on different chromosomes

genes are on the same and different chromosomes

none of the above

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What is the expected phenotypic ratio in the F2 offspring in a dihybrid cross of two genes that are not linked?

2:2:2:2

1:1:1:1

9:3:3:1

8:2:2:1

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What does 'F1' refer to in the context of dihybrid crosses?

the first generation of offspring from the parental cross

the parental generation

the second generation of offspring from the parental cross

the third generation of offspring from the parental cross

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What do large sample sizes do in dihybrid crosses?

they decrease the chances of skewed ratios

they have no effect on the ratios

they increase the chances of skewed ratios

they make the ratios unpredictable

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What term is used to describe genes that are on the same chromosome?

linked

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