Inheritance
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6th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are chromosomes?
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Chromosomes are structures within cells that contain DNA and carry genetic information. They are inherited from both parents.
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NGSS.HS-LS1-1
NGSS.HS-LS3-1
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a phenotype?
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The phenotype refers to the physical traits or characteristics of an organism that are expressed as a result of its genotype.
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NGSS.HS-LS3-1
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean if a trait is dominant?
Back
A dominant trait is one that will be expressed in the phenotype even if only one copy of the allele is present.
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NGSS.HS-LS3-1
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean if a trait is recessive?
Back
A recessive trait is one that will only be expressed in the phenotype if two copies of the allele are present.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the genotype of an organism?
Back
The genotype is the genetic makeup of an organism, represented by the alleles it possesses.
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NGSS.HS-LS3-2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If a cat has the genotype Ww, what is its phenotype regarding whiskers?
Back
The cat will have short whiskers because the allele for short whiskers (W) is dominant over the allele for long whiskers (w).
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NGSS.HS-LS1-1
NGSS.HS-LS3-1
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If a plant has the genotype tt, what is its phenotype regarding height?
Back
The plant will be short because the allele for short height (t) is recessive.
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NGSS.HS-LS3-1
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