Genetics

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What is the definition of phenotype?

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The physical expression of a trait.

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Interphase happens only one time during meiosis. True or False?

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True.

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Which is an example of an allele?

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Brown eyes.

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One form of a gene is called_______________

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An allele.

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What is a phenotype?

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The physical appearance of a gene.

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What is a genotype?

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The genetic combination of alleles.

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What are alleles?

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Variations of a gene that determine specific traits.

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What is the role of DNA in genetics?

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DNA carries the genetic information necessary for the growth, development, and reproduction of organisms.

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What is the difference between dominant and recessive alleles?

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Dominant alleles express their trait even if only one copy is present, while recessive alleles require two copies to express their trait.

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What is meiosis?

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A type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, creating four haploid cells.