The passing of genes from parents to offspring is called _____________.
Genetics Vocabulary

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Heredity
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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The observable characteristics or traits of an organism are an organism's _____________.
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Phenotype
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which scientist described how traits are passed from one generation to the next?
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Gregor Mendel
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If pink flesh (P) is dominant in grapefruits over yellow flesh (p), which of the following are possible genotypes for pink grapefruit?
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PP and Pp
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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A chart used to show all the ways genes from two parents can combine and be passed to offspring is a _____________.
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Punnett Square
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the term for the genetic makeup of an organism?
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Genotype
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What do we call a trait that is expressed when at least one dominant allele is present?
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Dominant trait
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