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What is a gene?

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A section/piece of DNA.

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Why is DNA important?

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It serves as the blueprint for traits of all living things.

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What is an allele?

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A variant form of a gene.

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What stores genetic instruction for the entire organism?

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DNA molecules.

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What does an allele represent?

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The letter that represents the different forms of a gene (e.g., Dimples: D=present; d=absent).

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What are chromosomes?

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Structures within cells that contain DNA and carry genetic information.

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How many chromosomes do humans have?

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Humans typically have 46 chromosomes, arranged in 23 pairs.

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What is the relationship between genes and chromosomes?

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Genes are segments of DNA located on chromosomes.

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What is the difference between a dominant and a recessive allele?

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A dominant allele expresses its trait even in the presence of a recessive allele, while a recessive allele only expresses its trait when two copies are present.

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What is homozygous?

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Having two identical alleles for a particular gene.