INHERITED TRAITS/DNA - Practice Flashcard

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What are traits that hide other traits when passed on to offspring?

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Dominant traits are those that can mask the expression of other traits in offspring.

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What molecule carries the genetic instructions for all living organisms?

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DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) is the molecule that contains the genetic instructions.

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What are the basic building blocks of all living things?

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Cells are the fundamental units of life that make up all living organisms.

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What is the smallest unit that contains the specific instructions that make each type of living creature unique?

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DNA is the smallest unit that carries the genetic information unique to each organism.

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What is an acquired trait?

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An acquired trait is a characteristic that is not inherited but developed through environmental influences or experiences.

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What is a gene?

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A gene is a segment of DNA that contains the instructions for making a specific protein, which determines a trait.

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What are chromosomes?

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Chromosomes are long strands of DNA that contain many genes and are found in the nucleus of cells.

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus is the control center of the cell, housing the cell's DNA and coordinating activities like growth and reproduction.

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What is the difference between dominant and recessive traits?

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Dominant traits are expressed when at least one dominant allele is present, while recessive traits are only expressed when two recessive alleles are present.

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What is heredity?

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Heredity is the passing of traits from parents to offspring through genes.