Introduction to Genetics (Amoeba Sisters)

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

• gene

• allele

• chromosome

• chromatid

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Long strands of DNA are called

• DNA
• Chromosome
• Alleles
• Phenotype

Chromosomes are made of

• DNA
• RNT
• WWE
• DMA

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Humans have _______ pairs of chromosomes, for a total of _______ chromosomes.

• 10, 20

• 25, 100

• 23, 46

• 46, 92

Deoxyribonucleic acid, a long, complex molecule that controls heredity

• inherited trait
• chromosome
• DNA
• pedigree

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Genetically determined characteristic. For example: eye color.

• Gene

• Genetics

• Heredity

• Trait

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

True or False: DNA is the carrier for genetic information.

• True

• False

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Which of the following is correct?

• A pairs with C

• T pairs with C

• A pairs with T

• T pairs with G

Which of the following is correct?

• A pairs with C

• T pairs with C

• C pairs with G

• T pairs with G

Genes can be turned on or off.

• Gene Control

• Gene Regulation

• Gene Switch

• Genetics