QSE/Midterm Review

Front

What is the physical expression of a genetic trait called?

Back

Phenotype

Front

What do plants need from the air for photosynthesis?

Back

Carbon dioxide

Front

What is the phase in the cell cycle where the cell grows and carries out its normal functions?

Back

G1 phase

Front

In a dihybrid cross, how many traits are crossed?

Back

Two traits are crossed.

Front

What is a mistake or change in the DNA sequence known as?

Back

Mutation

Front

What is the genetic makeup of an organism called?

Back

Genotype

Front

What process do plants use to convert sunlight into energy?

Back

Photosynthesis

Front

What is the term for the physical location of a gene on a chromosome?

Back

Locus

Front

What is the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells?

Back

Mitosis

Front

What is the term for the observable characteristics of an organism?

Back

Phenotype