Genetic Exam

1) What does Mendel's postulate of segregation state? (2 points)

2) What does Mendel’s postulate of independent assortment state? (2 points)

3) a. What are the genotypes of the parents in cross [b] or [c] on page 34? (2 points)

cross se/se with do/sp   

b. Draw a Punnett Square which represents the cross & give the expected phenotypic ratios of the offspring. (3 points)

4) Draw how the chromosomes of a diploid cell with a total of 4 chromosomes line up on the metaphase plate in (a) mitosis & (b) meiosis I. Make certain the chromosomes are distinguishable, e.g. one is short while the other is long. (2 points)