Genetics

What is heredity?

• A kind of genetic disorder
• The way DNA divides
• A trait you inherit from your parents
• The passing down of traits from parents to children

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How many pairs of chromosomes exist in each of your cells?

• 10
• 12
• 23
• 46

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Why are your chromosomes arranged in pairs?

• Scientists have no idea
• Because you get one from your mom and one from your dad
• Because pairs can divide easier
• Because DNA is awesome

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Genotype or Phenotype: Freckles

• Genotype

• Phenotype

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Genotype or Phenotype: Black hair

• Phenotype

• Genotype

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Genotype or Phenotype: ff

• Genotype

• Phenotype

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Homozygous or Heterozygous: ff

• Homozygous

• Heterozygous

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Homozygous or Heterozygous: Ff

• Homozygous

• Heterozygous

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The heterozygous DOMINANT trait of dimples?

• DD

• dd

• Dd

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Characteristics that are passed down from parents to offspring.

• Manners
• Acquired Traits
• Money
• Inherited Triats

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