Test 8 - Heredity

Front

Which human characteristics are inherited (acquired)? Options: Brown eyes, short hair, dimples., Tongue rolling, short hair, dimples., Brown eyes, tongue rolling, dimples., Brown eye, tongue rolling, short hair.

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Brown eyes, tongue rolling, dimples.

Front

Order of genes from largest to smallest: Nucleus, DNA, Chromosomes, Genes

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Nucleus, Chromosomes, DNA, Genes

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Heredity

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the passing of characteristics from parents to offspring

Front

The science of heredity

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genetics

Front

This trait is hidden whenever the dominant allele is present.

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recessive allele

Front

A chart that shows all the possible combinations of alleles that can result from a genetic cross

Back

Punnett Square

Front

An organism that has two different alleles for a trait (hybrid)

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heterozygous

Front

An organism that has two identical alleles for a trait (purebred)

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homozygous

Front

What you see, the physical appearance or behavior of a trait.

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Phenotype

Front

Which of the following is a phenotype? Options: Aa, red hair, heterozygous, DNA

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red hair