Genetics

Genetics

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Science

6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
HS-LS3-1, HS-LS3-2, HS-LS3-3

+4

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a homozygous recessive allele?

Back

An allele that has two identical recessive genes, represented as 'tt'.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are alleles?

Back

Different forms of a trait that a gene may have, such as R, r, T, t.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a genotype?

Back

The two-letter genetic code of an organism, indicating the alleles present.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between genotype and phenotype?

Back

Genotype refers to the genetic makeup (e.g., TT, Tt, tt), while phenotype refers to the physical appearance of the organism.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the probability of having heterozygous offspring from a cross?

Back

50%.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-3

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is heredity?

Back

The passing of traits from parents to offspring.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of chromosomes in genetics?

Back

Chromosomes carry genes, which are the units of heredity.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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