Chromsomes & Inheritance Test Review

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What does it mean if a trait skips a generation?

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It indicates that the trait is recessive.

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What is the final result of meiosis?

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4 daughter cells that are genetically different.

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In which organelle is DNA usually found?

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DNA is usually found in the nucleus.

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Arrange the following from largest to smallest: cell, nucleus, chromosome, DNA, nucleotide.

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cell, nucleus, chromosome, DNA, nucleotide.

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What is the final result of mitosis?

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2 identical cells.

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Define chromosomes.

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Chromosomes are structures within cells that contain DNA and carry genetic information.

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What is the role of DNA in inheritance?

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DNA carries the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms.

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What is a dominant trait?

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A dominant trait is one that will appear in the offspring if one of the parents contributes it.

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What is a recessive trait?

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A recessive trait is one that will only appear in the offspring if both parents contribute it.

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What is meiosis?

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Meiosis is a type of cell division that reduces the number of chromosomes by half, creating four genetically diverse daughter cells.