Genes & Chromosomes

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What does 'inherit' mean?

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To receive.

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What is a 'trait'?

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A characteristic.

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What is shaped like a double helix?

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DNA.

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

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Heredity.

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What does it mean to be 'homozygous'?

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Having two identical alleles for a trait.

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What is a 'chromosome'?

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A structure made of DNA that contains genes.

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What is the function of genes?

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To carry the instructions for traits.

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What is 'allele'?

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Different forms of a gene.

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What does 'heterozygous' mean?

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Having two different alleles for a trait.

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What is 'genotype'?

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The genetic makeup of an organism.

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