Mastery Flashcard: Chromosome Theory

Front

What is a segment of DNA found on a chromosome that determines the inheritance of a particular trait?

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Gene

Front

What is the scientific study of heredity?

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Genetics

Front

What is the passage of genetic instructions from one generation to the next?

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Heredity

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What kind of information does DNA carry?

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Genetic

Front

_______ are sections of DNA that regulate protein and code for specific traits.

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Genes

Front

What are the structures within cells that contain DNA?

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Chromosomes

Front

What is the term for different forms of a gene?

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Alleles

Front

What is the process by which traits are passed from parents to offspring?

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Heredity

Front

What is the molecule that carries genetic information?

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DNA

Front

What is the term for the observable characteristics of an organism?

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Phenotype