2nd 9 weeks CA revuiew

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What forms the sides (backbone) of the DNA ladder?

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Deoxyribose (sugar) and phosphate.

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What are the different forms of a gene called?

Back

Alleles.

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What phase of meiosis is characterized by the separation of homologous chromosomes?

Back

Telophase I.

Front

What type of inheritance pattern shows both traits in possible offspring?

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Co-dominance.

Front

Which phase of meiosis II results in the creation of 4 haploid cells?

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Telophase II.

Front

What is the basic unit of heredity?

Back

Gene.

Front

What is the process by which DNA is copied to make RNA?

Back

Transcription.

Front

What is the term for a cross between two individuals to study inheritance?

Back

Punnett Square.

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What is the term for chromosomes that are similar in shape, size, and genetic content?

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Homologous Chromosomes.

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What is the term for a genetic makeup of an organism?

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Genotype.