Inherited Traits

Inherited Traits

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Science

8th - 10th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an inherited trait?

Back

An inherited trait is a characteristic or feature that is passed from parents to offspring through genes.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a hybrid trait?

Back

A hybrid trait is a genetic trait that results from the combination of two different alleles, one dominant and one recessive, such as Bb.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the term 'generation' refer to in genetics?

Back

In genetics, a generation refers to a group of offspring produced by a given set of parents.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a dominant allele?

Back

A dominant allele is an allele that expresses its trait even when only one copy is present in the genotype.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a recessive allele?

Back

A recessive allele is an allele that is hidden or not expressed when a dominant allele is present.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an allele?

Back

An allele is a variant form of a gene that can produce different traits.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a purebred organism?

Back

A purebred organism is one that has two identical alleles for a trait, such as BB or bb.

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