11/6 Genetics

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Where was Gregor Mendel from?

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Austria

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What is the difference between genotype and phenotype?

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Genotype refers to the genetic makeup, while phenotype refers to the observable characteristics.

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Who discovered genetic rules?

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Gregor Mendel

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True or False: Dominant traits will always override or hide recessive traits, even if only one parent has it.

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True

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What is a trait?

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A characteristic or feature of an organism.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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What is the principle of segregation in genetics?

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The principle that during the formation of gametes, the two alleles for a trait separate from each other.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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What does homozygous mean?

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Having two identical alleles for a particular gene.

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What does heterozygous mean?

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Having two different alleles for a particular gene.

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What is a dominant allele?

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An allele that expresses its phenotype even in the presence of a recessive allele.

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What is a recessive allele?

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An allele that only expresses its phenotype when two copies are present.