LS.10b-Heredity

LS.10b-Heredity

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7th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is heredity?

Back

Heredity is the passing of traits from parents to offspring through genes.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a genotype?

Back

A genotype is the genetic makeup of an organism, represented by letters (e.g., BB, Bb, bb).

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a phenotype?

Back

A phenotype is the observable physical or behavioral characteristics of an organism, determined by its genotype.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does homozygous mean?

Back

Homozygous refers to having two identical alleles for a particular gene (e.g., AA or aa).

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does heterozygous mean?

Back

Heterozygous refers to having two different alleles for a particular gene (e.g., Bb).

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a dominant allele?

Back

A dominant allele is an allele that expresses its trait even when paired with a different allele.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is a recessive allele?

Back

A recessive allele is an allele that only expresses its trait when paired with another recessive allele.

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