11/14 Genetics

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What is the term for organisms that have 2 different alleles for a trait?

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heterozygous

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What is the term for organisms that have identical alleles for a trait?

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homozygous

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What is the definition of heredity?

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The passing of traits from parents to offspring.

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What is a mutation?

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A change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in traits.

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What is the difference between a good mutation and a bad mutation?

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A good mutation provides a beneficial advantage, while a bad mutation can be harmful or disadvantageous.

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What is malaria resistance an example of?

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A good mutation that provides an advantage in certain environments.

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What is the definition of a trait?

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A characteristic or feature of an organism, often determined by genetics.

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How many types of RNA are there?

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3

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What are the three types of RNA?

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mRNA (messenger RNA), tRNA (transfer RNA), and rRNA (ribosomal RNA).

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.