DNA, Genetics, and Heredity Vocabulary QUIZ B

A self-replicating material present in nearly all living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes. It is the carrier of genetic information. a.k.a. deoxyribonucleic acid.

• DNA

• DOA

• RNA

• MBA

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

The passing of traits from parent to offspring.

• heredity

• allele

• homozygous

• gene

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

An organism's genetic makeup, or allele combinations, ex. BB, Bb, or bb.

• genotype

• phenotype

• homozygous

• heterozygous

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

An organism's physical appearance, or visible traits, ex. blue eyes.

• phenotype

• genotype

• homozygous

• heterozygous

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS3-3

Having two different alleles for a particular gene, ex. Bb.

• heterozygous

• homozygous

• twin

• Punnett square

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Having two identical alleles for a particular gene, ex. BB or bb.

• homozygous

• heterozygous

• twin

• Punnett square

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

An allele for a trait that is masked, or covered up, when a dominant allele is present. Represented by a lowercase letter.

• recessive

• dominant

• recycle

• main

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

An allele that is always expressed as a trait if present. Represented by a capital letter.

• dominant

• recessive

• main allele

• covered allele

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Different forms of a gene; typically dominant and recessive.

• allele

• alley

• athlete

• chromosome

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

A sequence of DNA that codes for a protein and thus determines a trait.

• gene

• jean

• section

• segment

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS1-1