Genes and Mutations (Generation Genius)

Genes and Mutations (Generation Genius)

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Science

6th - 8th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the genetic material found in cells that contain the code of life?

Back

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do we call the differences in traits that explain why siblings don't look exactly alike?

Back

Variations

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are changes in genetic material called?

Back

Mutations

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a part of a chromosome that is inherited from the parent(s)?

Back

Gene

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What factors can influence traits besides genetic factors?

Back

Environmental factors

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the basic unit of heredity that carries information from parents to offspring?

Back

Gene

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a mutation?

Back

A change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in traits.

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