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    AGRON/GEN 309 GENETICS PROBLEM THREE – Mendelian Genetics

    Name:____________________________________________ due date: end of lab 14 Feb 2012

    Genetics problems are in many ways similar to word problems in algebra. The approach to solving them
    is identical: (1) analyze the problem carefully; (2) translate words into symbols and define each symbol
    precisely; and (3) choose and apply a specific technique to solve the problem. The first two steps are the
    most critical. The third step is largely mechanical. The simplest problems state all necessary information
    about a P1 generation and ask you to find the expected ratios of the F1 and F2 genotypes and/or
    phenotypes. Always follow these steps when you encounter this type of problem:

    (a) Determine insofar as possible the genotypes of the individuals in the P1, generation.

    (b) Determine what gametes may be formed by the P1 parents.

    (c) Recombine the gametes by the Punnett square or the forked-line method, or if the situation is very
    simple, by inspection. From the genotypes of the F1 generation, determine the phenotypes. Read the F1
    phenotypes.

    (d) Repeat the process to obtain information about the F2 generation.

    Determining the genotypes from the given information requires that you understand the basic theory of
    transmission genetics. Consider this problem: A recessive mutant allele, black, causes a very dark body
    in Drosophila when homozygous. The normal wild-type color is described as gray. What F1 phenotypic
    ratio is predicted when a black female is crossed to a gray male whose father was black?

    To work out this problem, you must understand dominance and recessiveness, as well as the principle of
    segregation. Furthermore, you must use the information about the male parent’s father. Here is one
    logical approach to solving this problem:

    The female parent is black, so she must be homozygous for the mutant allele (bb). The male parent is
    gray and must therefore have at least one dominant allele (B). His father was black (bb), and he received
    one of the chromosomes bearing these alleles, so the male parent must be heterozygous (Bb).
    From this point, solving the problem is simple:

    Apply the approach we just studied to the following problems.


    1. ln a cross between a black and a white guinea pig, all members of the F1 generation are black.
    The F2 generation is made up of approximately 3/4 black and 1/4 white guinea pigs.
    (a) Diagram this cross, showing the genotypes and phenotypes.

    (b) What will the offspring be like if two F2 white guinea pigs are mated?

    (c) Two different matings were made between black members of the F2 generation, with the
    following results.

    Cross Offspring

    Cross 1 All black

    Cross 2 3/4 black, 1/4 white

    Diagram each of the crosses.


    2. In Drosophila, gray body color is dominant to ebony body color, while long wings are dominant to
    vestigial wings. Assuming that the P1 individuals are homozygous, work the following crosses through
    the F2 generation, and determine the genotypic and phenotypic ratios for each generation.

    a. gray, long X ebony, vestigial

    b. gray, vestigial X ebony, long

    c. gray, long X gray, vestigial


    3. The following are F2 results of two of Mendel’s monohybrid crosses.

    (a) full pods 882

    constricted pods 299

    (b) violet flowers 705

    white flowers 224

    For each cross, state a null hypothesis to be tested using X2 (Chi square) analyses. Calculate the X2 value
    and determine the p value for both. Interpret the p values. Can the deviation in each case be attributed
    to chance or not? Which of the two crosses shows a greater amount of deviation?

    4. In a family of eight children, where both parents are heterozygous for albinism, what mathematical
    expression predicts the probability that six are normal and two are albinos?

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