Genetics

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Different forms of a trait a gene may have.

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Allele (e.g., R, r, T, t)

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Front

Which of the following alleles is homozygous recessive? Tt, tt, TT, t

Back

tt

Front

________ is the study of how traits are passed on from generation to generation, or inherited.

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Genetics

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Front

In a Punnett square, each box represents the probability of a(n) _______ trait.

Back

offspring's

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NGSS.HS-LS3-3

Front

What is the probability percentage represented by each individual square in a Punnett square?

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25%.

Front

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

Back

Phenotype.

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NGSS.HS-LS4-4

Front

What do we call the genetic makeup of an organism?

Back

Genotype.

Front

What is the term for a trait that is expressed when at least one dominant allele is present?

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Dominant trait.

Front

What is the term for a trait that is only expressed when two recessive alleles are present?

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Recessive trait.

Front

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

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Heredity.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2