Heredity, DNA, and Traits Vocab

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Traits
is genetic material that carries information
are sections of DNA found on each chromosome
any difference in traits between individuals
are specific physical/behavioral characteristics passed down from our parents.
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NGSS.MS-LS3-2
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Chromosomes
is structure found within the nucleus that contain the cell’s DNA. They contain condensed DNA.
are sections of DNA found on each chromosome
any difference in traits between individual
are specific physical/behavioral characteristics passed down from our parents.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Gene
is genetic material that carries information
are sections of DNA found on each chromosome
any difference in traits between individuals
are specific physical/behavioral characteristics passed down from our parents.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Variation
is genetic material that carries information
are sections of DNA found on each chromosome
Any difference between individuals of the same species
are specific physical/behavioral characteristics passed down from our parents.
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NGSS.MS-LS4-2
NGSS.MS-LS4-4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Mutation
is genetic material that carries information
are sections of DNA found on each chromosome
Any difference between individuals of the same species
are changes to a gene caused by DNA coding errors. Can cause variation in an individual.
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NGSS.MS-LS3-1
NGSS.MS-LS4-4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Heredity
the passing of traits from parent to offspring.
Sections of chromosomes.
Physical characteristics received from parents.
genetic material that carries information.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS3-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
inheritance
The process by which an offspring receives genes from its parents.
Sections of chromosomes.
Physical characteristics received from parents.
genetic material that carries information.
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NGSS.MS-LS3-2
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