Genetic Inheritance and Traits

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6th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is genetic inheritance?
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Genetic inheritance is the process by which traits and characteristics are passed from parents to their offspring through genes.
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NGSS.HS-LS3-1
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are genes?
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Genes are segments of DNA that contain the instructions for building proteins, which determine the traits of an organism.
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NGSS.HS-LS1-1
NGSS.HS-LS3-1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an allele?
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An allele is a variant form of a gene that can result in different traits, such as different colors or shapes.
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NGSS.HS-LS3-2
NGSS.HS-LS4-3
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a dominant trait?
Back
A dominant trait is a characteristic that is expressed when at least one dominant allele is present in the genotype.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a recessive trait?
Back
A recessive trait is a characteristic that is expressed only when two recessive alleles are present in the genotype.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is phenotype?
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Phenotype refers to the observable physical characteristics of an organism, which result from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.
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NGSS.HS-LS4-4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is genotype?
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Genotype is the genetic makeup of an organism, consisting of the alleles inherited from its parents.
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