Amoeba Sisters Alleles and Genes

A segment of DNA that has the ability to code for a specific trait.

• gene

• allele

• chromosome

• chromatid

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

This type of allele is expressed whether there are one or two copies present.

• dominant

• recessive

• homozygous

• heterozygous

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

A variety or form of a gene.

• trait

• gene

• allele

• DNA

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Long strands of DNA are called

• DNA
• Chromosome
• Alleles
• Phenotype

______ is the set of genes possessed by someone

• DNA
• Chromosome
• Genotype
• Phenotype

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Chromosomes are made of

• DNA
• RNT
• WWE
• DMA

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

B=Blonde Hair b=Brown Hair
If a person was BB they would have

• Blonde Hair
• Brown Hair

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

B=Blonde Hair b=Brown Hair
If a person was Bb they would have

• Blonde Hair
• Brown Hair

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Recessive Traits show up 

• Always
• Only when there are two

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Dominant Traits show up 

• Always
• Only when there are two

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2