Genetics/Heredity

Front

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

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Gene

Front

What are chromosomes made of?

Back

DNA

Front

In a Punnett square, if T = tall and t = short, what is the genotype of the offspring with two recessive alleles?

Back

tt

Front

What do we call the alleles that an organism has or inherits?

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Genotype

Front

Why is DNA important?

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It carries the instructions for our cells.

Front

What is the physical expression of a trait called?

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Phenotype

Front

What is the term for different forms of a gene?

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Alleles

Front

What is the process by which DNA is copied to make more DNA?

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Replication

Front

What is the term for a cell's complete set of chromosomes?

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Karyotype

Front

What is the difference between dominant and recessive alleles?

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Dominant alleles express their trait even if only one copy is present, while recessive alleles require two copies to express their trait.