Handout 4: Genotype and Phenotype Record Sheet

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Genotype and Phenotype Record Sheet activity 2, page 6

1. Flip two coins to determine the genotype for each gene listed on Genetic Trait Chart. Heads represents a dominant allele, tails represents a recessive allele. Record the results in the Genotype column.

2. Use Genetic Trait Chart to determine the phenotype for each trait. Record the results in the Phenotype column.

Gene	Genotype	Phenotype
Finger Length
Height 1 (w/ Height 2)*
Communication Skills*
Math Ability 1 (w/ Math Ability 2)*
Hypercholesterolemia 1 (w/ Hypercholesterolemia 2)*
Hypercholesterolemia 2 (w/ Hypercholesterolemia 1)*
Stamina*
Hair Type
Math Ability 2 (w/ Math Ability 1)*
Alcoholism 1 (w/ Alcoholism 2 and 3)*
Alcoholism 2 (w/ Alcoholism 1 and 3)*
Vision
Height 2 (w/ Height 1)*
Dimples
Alcoholism 3 (w/ Alcoholism 1 and 2)*

* Note that these traits may also be affected by the child's environment

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