Traits & Reproduction

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What is the main topic of Traits & Reproduction?

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Traits & Reproduction refers to the study of how characteristics are passed from parents to offspring through genes.

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True or False: Each person in a family has the same traits.

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False

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What does it mean to be heterozygous?

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Having gene versions that are different.

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes build protein molecules based on instructions from genes.

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What must change in a wildcat for it to have a mutation for tooth sharpness?

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There must have been a change in the wildcat's genes.

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True or False: There are two genes that decide each of your traits, and those two genes are always exactly alike.

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False.

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What are genes?

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Genes are segments of DNA that contain the instructions for building proteins, which determine traits.

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What is a mutation?

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A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence of a gene, which can lead to changes in traits.

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What is the difference between homozygous and heterozygous?

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Homozygous means having two identical alleles for a trait, while heterozygous means having two different alleles.

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus contains the cell's genetic material and controls its growth and reproduction.