Why do organisms look the way they do?

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How many pairs of chromosomes do humans have?
Back
Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes.
2.
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What is the term for the genetic makeup of an organism?
Back
Genotype.
3.
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What is the observable physical characteristic of an organism?
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Phenotype.
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How many generations are typically shown in a pedigree chart?
Back
A pedigree chart can show multiple generations, often 3 or 4.
5.
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What does it mean if a trait is recessive?
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A recessive trait is one that is only expressed when two copies of the gene are present.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between a histogram and a bar graph?
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A histogram displays numerical data while a bar graph displays categorical data.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the basic unit of heredity?
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Gene.
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