Genes & Alleles

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What determines genetic traits?

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Genes determine genetic traits.

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What are long strands of DNA wrapped into?

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Chromosomes are long strands of DNA wrapped into.

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What are the structures that carry genetic information called?

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Chromosomes are the structures that carry genetic information.

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What is a segment of DNA that codes for a trait?

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A gene is a segment of DNA that codes for a trait.

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How many alleles do parents donate for every trait?

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Parents donate 1 allele for every trait.

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What is the basic unit of heredity?

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The basic unit of heredity is a gene.

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What are different forms of a gene called?

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Different forms of a gene are called alleles.

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What is the physical expression of a trait called?

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The physical expression of a trait is called phenotype.

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What is the genetic makeup of an organism called?

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The genetic makeup of an organism is called genotype.

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What do we call a pair of chromosomes that are similar in shape and size?

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A pair of similar chromosomes is called homologous chromosomes.