Genetics review

What is genetics?

• The study of genes, heredity, and genetic variation in living organisms.

• The study of rocks and minerals

• The study of weather patterns

• The study of ancient civilizations

What are examples of inherited traits?

• Eye color, hair color, and height

• Favorite food, favorite color, and favorite movie

• Eye shape, skin color, and shoe size

• Ability to play a musical instrument, ability to speak multiple languages, and ability to solve complex math problems

What are examples of acquired traits?

• Learning to ride a bike, developing a tan from sun exposure, and gaining muscle strength through exercise.

• Eating spicy food, growing taller due to genetics, and having a fear of heights.

What is the difference between inherited and acquired traits?

• Inherited traits are developed or learned during an individual's lifetime, while acquired traits are passed down through genes.

• Inherited traits are physical characteristics, while acquired traits are behavioral characteristics.

• Inherited traits are characteristics that are acquired from the environment, while acquired traits are passed down through genes.

• Inherited traits are passed down through genes, while acquired traits are developed or learned during an individual's lifetime.

What are dominant traits?

• Traits that are expressed when an individual has two copies of the dominant allele.

• Traits that are expressed when an individual has at least one copy of the recessive allele.

• Traits that are expressed when an individual has no copies of the dominant allele.

• Traits that are expressed when an individual has at least one copy of the dominant allele.

What are recessive traits?

• Genetic traits that are not influenced by the environment.

• Genetic traits that are only expressed when an individual has two copies of the recessive allele.

• Genetic traits that are dominant in nature.

• Genetic traits that are only expressed when an individual has one copy of the recessive allele.

What is an inheritance pattern?

• A mechanism in object-oriented programming where a class inherits the properties and methods of another class.

• A design pattern in software development

• A method for creating new objects in programming

• A type of genetic mutation

How does the environment influence traits?

• Through the influence of cosmic forces.

• Through random chance and luck.

• Through conscious decision-making by individuals.

• Through mechanisms such as natural selection, genetic variation, and epigenetics.

What is the term for traits that are passed down from parents to offspring?

• Heredity

• Genetic drift

• Inheritance

• Acquired traits

What is the term for traits that are learned or developed during an individual's lifetime?

• Natural traits

• Acquired traits

• Inherited traits

• Instinctual traits