Genes & Chromosomes

Front

What is the passing of traits from parent to offspring called?

Back

Heredity

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

Front

What part of DNA codes for a specific trait?

Back

Gene

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Front

What is a number that describes how likely it is that an event will occur?

Back

Probability

Front

Can you inherit eye color from your dog?

Back

False

Front

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

Back

Heredity

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

Front

What is a segment of DNA that determines a specific characteristic?

Back

Gene

Front

What is the structure that carries genetic information in cells?

Back

Chromosome

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

Front

What is the term for different forms of a gene?

Back

Allele

Front

What is the genetic makeup of an organism called?

Back

Genotype

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

Front

What is the observable physical characteristic of an organism?

Back

Phenotype

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4