Unit 5: Genetics 2

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What part of the cell contains chromosomes and genes?

Back

Nucleus

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How are alleles inherited?

Back

From both parents

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How many alleles for a particular trait does each person get from each parent?

Back

1

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What is the term for the passing of traits from parents to offspring?

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Heredity

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Who is known as the 'father of genetics'?

Back

Gregor Mendel

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What are alleles?

Back

Different forms of a gene that determine specific traits.

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

Back

It houses the cell's genetic material (DNA) and controls cell activities.

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Define genetics.

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The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.

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What is a genotype?

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The genetic makeup of an organism, representing the alleles it possesses.

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What is a phenotype?

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The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, determined by its genotype.