Heredity

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What is heredity?

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Heredity is the passing of traits from parents to offspring.

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Where are chromosomes found in a cell?

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Chromosomes are found in the nucleus of a cell.

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What is a trait?

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A trait is a characteristic that an organism can pass on to its offspring through its genes.

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If a child has blue eyes, what trait did they inherit from their parents?

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The child inherited the trait of blue eyes from their parents.

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Which of the following is an inherited trait: having curly hair or learning to ride a bike?

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Having curly hair is an inherited trait.

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What is the role of DNA in heredity?

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DNA carries the genetic information that determines traits in an organism.

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What is a gene?

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A gene is a segment of DNA that contains the instructions for a specific trait.

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

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A dominant trait is expressed when at least one dominant allele is present, while a recessive trait is only expressed when two recessive alleles are present.

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What is a phenotype?

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A phenotype is the observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, determined by its genotype.

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What is a genotype?

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A genotype is the genetic makeup of an organism, consisting of the alleles inherited from its parents.

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