Genetics unit 5 exam review

A segment of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a specific trait

• Chromosome

• Gene

• Trait

• Allele

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

A characteristic that an organism can pass onto offspring through its genes

• Genes

• DNA

• Trait

• Genetics

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

All the different forms of a gene/trait is called

• Allele

• DNA

• Chromosome

• Genetics

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

The passing of traits from parent to offspring

• Genetics

• Traits

• Genes

• Heredity

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

This allele shows whenever it is present

• Recessive

• Mutation

• Dominant

• Variation

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

This allele is covered up whenever the dominate allele is present

• Recessive

• Mutation

• Dominant

• Variation

Having two identical alleles for a trait is called: (yes, there are two correct answers)

• Homozygous

• Hybrid

• Purebred

• Heterozygous

Having two different alleles for a trait is called: (yes, there are two correct answers)

• Homozygous

• Hybrid

• Purebred

• Heterozygous

The genetic make up of an organism is called

• Chromosome

• Genotype

• DNA

• Allele

All the physical characteristics of an organism are called

• Phenotype

• Trait

• Allele

• Genotype