Heredity

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Segments of DNA found in chromosomes that give instructions for producing a certain characteristic

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genes

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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An organism's feature that has different forms in a population

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characteristic

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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Different versions of a gene (example: purple flowers or white flowers)

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alleles

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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Which of the following genotypes are heterozygous? TT, Tt, tt

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Tt

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Who is considered to be the Father of Genetics?

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Gregor Mendel

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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What is probability?

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the mathematical chance an event will occur

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NGSS.HS-LS4-3

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Which of the following may be used to predict the possible outcomes of a genetic cross?

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Punnett Square

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An organism's physical appearance is its

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phenotype

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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An organism's genotype is its

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genetic makeup

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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What is the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics?

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genetics

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2