Genetics

Front

What is the term for having two different genes for a trait?

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Heterozygous

Front

What decides who survives and who doesn't in natural selection?

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Nature

Front

Who is considered the 'father' of modern genetics?

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Mendel

Front

What does DD represent in genetics?

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Homozygous dominant

Front

What type of gene shows its effect even if only one parent passes it on?

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Dominant

Front

What is the term for having two identical genes for a trait?

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Homozygous

Front

What is the genetic makeup of an organism called?

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Genotype

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What is the observable physical characteristic of an organism?

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Phenotype

Front

What is the term for a gene that is masked by a dominant gene?

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Recessive

Front

What is the process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring?

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Natural selection