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On what structures do we find genes?

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chromosomes

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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Heredity

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the passing down of traits from parent to offspring

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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What is genetics?

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the study of heredity

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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Front

What is an allele?

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different forms of a gene

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Front

What type of gene is ALWAYS expressed if it is present?

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dominant

Front

What word describes someone who has two DIFFERENT alleles for a certain trait?

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heterozygous

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What is another word for homozygous?

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purebred

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What word is used to describe your PHYSICAL characteristics that are determined by your genes?

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Phenotype

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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Recessive gene

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One whose trait is hidden if a dominant gene is present

Front

What is a gene?

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DNA that codes for a trait

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-1