genetics

The genotype of an organism describes the

• codons that make up the genes
• number of gene's on the chromosmes
• genetic make-up of a trait
• type of chromosomes in the nucleus

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Which deals with the transmission of inherited traits from one generation to another?

• anatomy
• ecology
• genetics
• forensics

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Which term describes the different forms of a gene

• Chromosome

• Allele

• DNA

• Punnett Squares

Aa, DD, Bb, yy are all examples of _______

• genotypes

• phenotypes

If something is heterozygous, it is also _____

• purebred

• hybrid

• dominant

• recessive

If something is homozygous, it can also be called____

• phenotype

• genotype

• hybrid

• purebred

Where is the majority of DNA stored within a cell?

• Chloroplast

• Cell wall

• Cell membrane

• Nucleus

the passing of genetic traits from parent to offspring.

• heredity
• trait
• gene
• allele

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A tool used to predict the probability of offspring inheriting certain traits is called a ...

• karyotype

• Punnett Square

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The physical expression of a trait is called the ...

• genotype

• phenotype