Genetics and Heredity

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Which human trait is MOST likely inherited from a parent?

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Height is a trait that is inherited from parents.

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What is an alternative form of a gene?

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An allele is an alternative form of a gene.

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What is a characteristic that an organism can pass on to its offspring?

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A trait is a characteristic that can be passed on.

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What is the scientific study of heredity?

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Genetics is the scientific study of heredity.

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What is the control center of the cell?

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The nucleus is the control center of the cell.

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What are the building blocks of DNA?

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Nucleotides are the building blocks of DNA.

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What is the term for the physical expression of a trait?

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Phenotype is the physical expression of a trait.

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What is the term for the genetic makeup of an organism?

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Genotype is the genetic makeup of an organism.

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What do we call a trait that is expressed when at least one dominant allele is present?

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A dominant trait is expressed when at least one dominant allele is present.

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What do we call a trait that is only expressed when two recessive alleles are present?

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A recessive trait is expressed only when two recessive alleles are present.