Unit 5 Test Genetic Variation

Front

What is a segment of DNA that codes for a trait?

Back

A gene.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Front

Is dark hair controlled by a dominant or recessive allele in the given pedigree?

Back

Dominant.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Front

How many children did the parents from the first generation have?

Back

4.

Front

What is the complementary RNA sequence for the DNA sequence ATTCGT?

Back

UAAGCA.

Front

What is a characteristic of RNA?

Back

Can leave the nucleus.

Front

What is the basic unit of heredity in living organisms?

Back

Gene.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Front

What are the two types of alleles that can determine a trait?

Back

Dominant and recessive.

Front

What is the role of RNA in protein synthesis?

Back

RNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome.

Front

What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

Back

DNA is double-stranded and contains thymine, while RNA is single-stranded and contains uracil.

Front

What is a pedigree chart used for?

Back

To track the inheritance of traits in a family.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1