Systems & Heredity review

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What is the main function of the digestive system?

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The main function of the digestive system is to break down food, absorb nutrients, and eliminate waste, not specifically to get rid of liquid waste.

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What is heredity?

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Heredity is the passing of genetic traits from parent to offspring.

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What is an example of a homozygous dominant genotype?

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MM is an example of a homozygous dominant genotype.

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What is an example of a heterozygous genotype?

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Nn is an example of a heterozygous genotype.

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What are genes?

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Genes are a set of instructions for an inherited trait.

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What is the difference between genotype and phenotype?

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Genotype refers to the genetic makeup of an organism, while phenotype refers to the observable characteristics.

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What are chromosomes?

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Chromosomes are structures within cells that contain DNA and carry genetic information.

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What is the role of DNA in heredity?

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DNA carries the genetic information that is passed from parents to offspring.

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Define homozygous. What does it mean?

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Homozygous refers to having two identical alleles for a particular gene.

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Define heterozygous. What does it mean?

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Heterozygous refers to having two different alleles for a particular gene.