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Genetics: Alleles and Phenotypes

Genetics: Alleles and Phenotypes

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Science

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are genotypes?

Back

Genotypes are the genetic makeup of an organism, represented by the combination of alleles (e.g., Aa, BB, etc.).

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are phenotypes?

Back

Phenotypes are the observable traits or characteristics of an organism, such as eye color or height, influenced by its genotype.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many alleles does each person carry for a trait?

Back

Each person carries 2 alleles for a trait, one inherited from each parent.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an allele?

Back

An allele is a variant form of a gene that can produce different traits, such as brown or blue eyes.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the term homozygous mean?

Back

Homozygous refers to having two identical alleles for a particular gene (e.g., AA or aa).

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the term heterozygous mean?

Back

Heterozygous refers to having two different alleles for a particular gene (e.g., Aa).

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a dominant allele?

Back

A dominant allele is one that expresses its trait even when only one copy is present (e.g., B in Bb).

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