Genetics

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What is genetics?

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Genetics is the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.

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What does DNA stand for?

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DNA stands for Deoxyribonucleic Acid, which carries genetic information.

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What are genes?

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Genes are segments of DNA that contain the instructions for building proteins, which determine traits.

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What is a trait?

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A trait is a characteristic or feature of an organism, such as eye color or height.

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What is heredity?

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Heredity is the passing of traits from parents to offspring.

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What is a chromosome?

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A chromosome is a long strand of DNA that contains many genes.

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus is the control center of the cell that contains DNA and regulates gene expression.

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What does it mean for a trait to be inherited?

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An inherited trait is one that is passed down from parents to their offspring through genes.

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What is the difference between learned and inherited traits?

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Learned traits are acquired through experience, while inherited traits are passed down genetically.

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What is a population in biology?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area.