Genetics and Heredity

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What are the four bases of DNA?

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Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), Guanine (G).

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Which bases pair together in a DNA strand?

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Adenine (A) pairs with Thymine (T) and Cytosine (C) pairs with Guanine (G).

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What is a purebred organism?

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An organism that has two identical alleles for a trait (homozygous).

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What is a hybrid organism?

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An organism that has two different alleles for a trait (heterozygous).

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What is heredity?

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The passing of traits from one generation to the next.

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Who is considered the father of genetics?

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Gregor Mendel, known for his research using pea plants.

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What is a Punnett square?

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A diagram used to predict the outcome of a genetic cross.

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What does homozygous mean?

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Having two identical alleles for a specific trait.

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What does heterozygous mean?

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Having two different alleles for a specific trait.

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What is the significance of alleles in genetics?

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Alleles are different forms of a gene that determine specific traits.