12_13_Genetic Traits

Molecule that carries genetic instructions for all living organisms.

• DNA

• Proteins

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

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A stretch of DNA with instructions for one trait.

• Genome

• Gene

• Nucleus

• Enzyme

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Woman typically produce eggs that contain:

• all 46 chromosomes

• 1 X chromosome

• either an X or a Y chromosome

• 44 autosomes and 2 sex chromosomes

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Eggs or sperm will carry _____ copy/copies of each gene.

• One

• Two

• 23

• 46

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Traits that hide other traits when passed on to an offspring.

• Superior trait

• Dominant trait

• Required trait

• Primary trait

Shows its specific trait when both parents pass the gene to the child. (Need 2 to show up)

• Dormant traits

• Passive traits

• Retreating traits

• Recessive traits

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An allele is a:

• varying form of a specific gene such as "A" or "a"

• alternative name for a Punnett square

• structure that holds replicated chromosomes together

• person with an atypical number of chromosomes

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Which of these is an inherited single-gene (monogenic) trait that we discussed?

• Height

• Hair color

• Eye color

• Ear wax

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Complete the following:
The phenotype refers to the ___________ of an individual.

• Physically observable characteristics
• Genetic make-up
• Dominant traits
• Allele combinations

Which of the following is the correct definition for a genotype?

• The physical or outward expression of a gene.

• A strand of DNA made up of multiple mutations.

• The expression of one of your parents traits.

• genes of an individual for a particular trait