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CSI Wildlife Re-teach

CSI Wildlife Re-teach

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Science

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean for an organism to be homozygous?

Back

An organism is homozygous when it has two identical alleles at a given locus.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean for an organism to be heterozygous?

Back

An organism is heterozygous when it has two different alleles at a given locus.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is DNA fingerprinting?

Back

DNA fingerprinting is a technique used to identify individuals based on their unique DNA profiles, as no two people (except identical twins) have exactly the same DNA.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are Short Tandem Repeats (STR)?

Back

Short Tandem Repeats (STR) are variable segments of DNA that contain repeats of the same sequence of nucleotides one after another.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of alleles in genetics?

Back

Alleles are different forms of a gene that can exist at a specific locus on a chromosome, influencing traits.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you determine if an organism is homozygous or heterozygous from genetic markers?

Back

By analyzing the alleles present at specific genetic markers, you can determine if they are identical (homozygous) or different (heterozygous).

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of gel electrophoresis in DNA analysis?

Back

Gel electrophoresis is a technique used to separate DNA fragments based on their size, allowing for analysis of genetic material.

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