Intro to Genetics

Heredity is...

• the study of Genetics.
• the passing down of traits.

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This is a picture of...

• a chromosome.
• a piece of DNA.

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This is a picture of __________.

• DNA
• Chromosomes

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How many pairs of chromosomes do humans have?

• 18
• 23
• 46
• 12

How many total chromosomes do humans have?

• 44
• 23
• 46
• 50

How much DNA do you get from each parent?

• 50% from each Parent, always.
• It depends, not always 50%/50%.

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Which statement below is true?

• You have the same DNA as your mom.
• You have the same DNA as your dad.
• Siblings have the same DNA.
• Your DNA is unique to only you.

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Most people have BROWN hair,
so it's a __________ gene/trait.

• dominant
• recessive

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Your eye color is considered
a(n) _________ trait.

• Learned
• Inherited (DNA)

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Your accent and Language
are a(n) ___________ trait.

• Inherited (DNA)
• Learned

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