Comparing traits of parents and offspring Simplified

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What is the term used to describe the passing of traits from parents to their offspring?

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Inheritance

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If a child has a trait that neither parent has, what could explain this?

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The trait skipped a generation.

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What does it mean when we say that some traits can skip a generation?

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Children may inherit traits from grandparents that parents do not have.

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What does it mean to say that you get half of your traits from your mom and half from your dad?

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Your traits are a combination of both parents' genetic material.

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Which of the following traits is considered stronger: brown hair or blonde hair?

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Brown hair is considered stronger.

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What is the genetic makeup of an organism called?

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Genotype

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What is the observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism called?

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Phenotype

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What is the difference between dominant and recessive traits?

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Dominant traits are expressed in the phenotype even if only one copy of the allele is present, while recessive traits are expressed only when two copies are present.

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What is a Punnett square used for?

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A Punnett square is used to predict the genetic outcomes of a cross between two organisms.

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What is the role of alleles in inheritance?

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Alleles are different versions of a gene that determine specific traits.