Amoeba Sisters Alleles and Genes

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What are dominant traits?

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Dominant traits are traits that always show up in an organism when at least one dominant allele is present.

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What is a gene?

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A gene is a segment of DNA that codes for a specific trait.

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What are chromosomes made of?

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Chromosomes are made of DNA.

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What tool can be used to predict offspring traits?

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A Punnett Square is used to predict what traits offspring will have.

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How many pairs of chromosomes do humans have?

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Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes.

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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.

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What is the total number of chromosomes in humans?

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Humans have a total of 46 chromosomes.

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What is the difference between a gene and an allele?

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A gene is a segment of DNA that codes for a trait, while an allele is a specific version of that gene.

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What is a Punnett Square used for?

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A Punnett Square is used to determine the probability of an offspring inheriting particular traits.

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What is the role of DNA in genetics?

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DNA contains the genetic instructions for the development and functioning of living organisms.