Genetics and Heredity

Genetics and Heredity

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Biology

7th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are alleles?

Back

Alleles are the available forms of genes passed to offspring.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the possible genotype of a guinea pig with rough fur (R)?

Back

The guinea pig can have either a RR or Rr genotype.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who is known as the father of genetics?

Back

Mendel

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of letters represent recessive alleles?

Back

Lowercase letters.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many alleles does an offspring receive from each parent for a specific trait?

Back

One allele.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a dominant allele?

Back

A dominant allele is an allele that expresses its trait even when only one copy is present.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a recessive allele?

Back

A recessive allele is an allele that only expresses its trait when two copies are present.

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