Genetics

Front

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

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Heterozygous

Front

Who decides which traits should be passed on in selective breeding?

Back

A human

Front

What is the genotype for a yellow plant if G = green and g = yellow?

Back

gg

Front

What category do eye color, hair color, and height fit into?

Back

Nature

Front

TRUE or FALSE: Mutations are random.

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TRUE

Front

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

Back

Homozygous

Front

What is the genetic makeup of an organism called?

Back

Genotype

Front

What is the observable physical characteristic of an organism?

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Phenotype

Front

What is the process called where humans breed plants or animals for specific traits?

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Selective breeding

Front

What is a change in the DNA sequence called?

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Mutation