Flashcardizz - DNA & GENES STUDY GUIDE

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What are alleles?

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Different forms of a gene represented with letters (e.g., red or blue flowers, black or white fur).

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What is a gene?

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A short segment of a DNA strand that codes for our characteristics.

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Who is known as the 'Father of Genetics'?

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Gregor Mendel.

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Where is DNA found in a human cell?

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In the nucleus.

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From whom do we inherit our genes?

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From our parents.

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What is DNA?

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Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic information.

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What is the function of chromosomes?

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Structures that organize and carry DNA within the cell.

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What is the role of RNA?

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RNA helps in the synthesis of proteins based on the genetic information in DNA.

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What is a phenotype?

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The observable characteristics or traits of an organism, influenced by its genotype.

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What is a genotype?

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The genetic makeup of an organism, representing the alleles it possesses.