Chromosomes Genes and DNA

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What is the best definition of DNA?

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DNA is the recipe for making an organism.

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What are examples of traits?

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Eye color, hair color, having freckles, etc.

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What part of the cell contains chromosomes and genes?

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The nucleus.

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What does DNA stand for?

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Deoxyribonucleic acid.

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In genetics, what does 'B' represent in the context of fur color?

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Brown fur.

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In genetics, what does 'b' represent in the context of fur color?

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White fur.

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What is the probability of getting white fur in a Punnett square with B and b alleles?

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50%.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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DNA is a double helix made up of nucleotides.

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What are nucleotides composed of?

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A sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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What is the role of chromosomes in genetics?

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Chromosomes carry genetic information in the form of genes.