Inherited Traits

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What is the job of the NUCLEUS?

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Stores the cell's hereditary material or DNA.

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

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What are traits that are not seen called?

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Recessive traits.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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Where is DNA stored in the cell?

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Nucleus.

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What is a RECESSIVE TRAIT?

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A trait that gets hidden by the dominant trait.

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True or False: Traits we inherit are determined by small segments of DNA called genes.

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True.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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What is DNA?

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DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for life.

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What are dominant traits?

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Traits that are expressed or seen when at least one dominant allele is present.

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What is a gene?

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

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

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What is the difference between genotype and phenotype?

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Genotype is the genetic makeup of an organism, while phenotype is the observable characteristics.

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What is an allele?

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An allele is a variant form of a gene.