Genetics

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What do we call the physical expression of the genetic material of an organism?

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Phenotype

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NGSS.HS-LS3-3

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-4

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Which pair of alleles is an example of homozygous recessive?

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bb

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Which pair of alleles is an example of heterozygous alleles?

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Ll

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What is a version of a gene called?

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Allele

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What do we call it when both alleles in a genotype are the same?

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Homozygous

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What do we call the genetic makeup of an organism?

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Genotype

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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What is the term for the passing of traits from parents to offspring?

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Heredity

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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What is the dominant trait?

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A trait that is expressed when at least one dominant allele is present.

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What is a recessive trait?

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A trait that is expressed only when two recessive alleles are present.

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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 physical expression.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1