Genetics Vocab Review

the children or young, such as babies or puppies, that are the result of reproduction

• offspring
• parents
• genes
• code

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Molecule in the shape of a double helix, found in pairs in the nucleus of each cell

• nucleus

• DNA

• trait

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x-shaped structures made up of tightly wound DNA molecule, found in pairs

• traits
• offspring
• chromosomes
• genes

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a structure in cells that controls all cell activity and reproduction. Known as the brain of the cell.

• nucleus

• egg

• mitochondria

• cytoplasm

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characteristics, such as facial features, eye color, hair color, skin color, or height

• traits
• genes
• codes
• offspring

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A segment of the DNA molecule that determines the traits of an organism

• chromosome
• nucleus
• code
• gene

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The correct relationship is

• genes are made of chromosomes
• chromosomes are made of DNA
• DNA is made of chromosomes
• Cells are made of DNA

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An allele whose trait always shows in the organism when the allele is present.

• Phenotype

• Genotype

• Dominant allele

• Recessive allele

The science of heredity

• Heredity

• Any change to DNA

• Genetics

• Chromosome

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An organism’s genetic makeup, or allele combinations.

• Phenotype

• Hybrid

• Genotype

• Punnett Square