Genetics

Front

What are the factors that control traits?

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Genes

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Front

What do we call two identical alleles for a trait?

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Homozygous

Front

What is the term for a physical appearance of an organism?

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Phenotype

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Front

What is a mutation?

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Any change in a gene or chromosome.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Front

What is the primary generation for a Punnett Square called?

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P generation

Front

What do we call different forms of a gene?

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Alleles

Front

What is the genetic makeup of an organism called?

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Genotype

Front

What is the term for having two different alleles for a trait?

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Heterozygous

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Front

What is the purpose of a Punnett Square?

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To predict the genetic outcomes of a cross.

Front

What is codominance?

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A situation where both alleles in a heterozygote are fully expressed.