Genetics/DNA (A)

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What part of the cell contains DNA?

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The Nucleus.

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What does homozygous mean in genetics?

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Having two identical alleles for a trait.

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Which genotypes are homozygous?

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EE and tt.

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What is the shape of RNA?

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A single helix.

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What are the complementary base pairs in DNA?

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A pairs with T, and G pairs with C.

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What is DNA?

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DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) is the molecule that carries genetic information.

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What is an allele?

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An allele is a variant form of a gene.

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What is the difference between dominant and recessive alleles?

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A dominant allele masks the effect of a recessive allele.

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What is a genotype?

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The genetic makeup of an organism.

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What is a phenotype?

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The physical expression of a genotype.