Genetics Vocabulary Review

The study of how genes and traits are passed down from one generation the next

• DNA

• Inheritance

• Genetics

• Dominant Trait

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___________ is the genetic information insided the cells of the body that helps make people who they are.

True or False:

Genes are the section of DNA that controls the proteins created and thus an organism's traits.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

___________ are made of genes and carry hereditary information.

The child or children produced from reproduction are called _______.

• Offspring

• DNA

• Dominant Traits

• Genetics

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A ________ is a characteristic or feature of an organism.

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_____ is the passing of traits from parents to children.

• Chromosomes

• Offspring

• Heredity

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A change or difference in someting is called a _____________.

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