Genetics

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What do genes do?

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Genes structure determine protein structure.

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What does a Punnett square show?

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Possible outcomes of a genetic cross.

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If you cross breed Spider 3 and Spider 4, what percentage will be homozygous dominant (HD), heterozygous (H), and homozygous recessive (HR)?

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HD (50%) H (50%)

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Select which statement is false: Living things have DNA and pass it to their offsprings; DNA is the instructions to make proteins; When DNA experiences a mutation, there may be a new trait; DNA comes from mostly one parent.

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DNA comes from mostly one parent.

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If you cross breed Spider 3 and Spider 4, what percent of spider will have bristled legs?

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100%.

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What is a gene?

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A gene is a segment of DNA that contains the instructions for building a specific protein.

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What is DNA?

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DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.

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What is the difference between dominant and recessive traits?

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Dominant traits are expressed when at least one dominant allele is present; recessive traits are expressed only when two recessive alleles are present.

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What is a genotype?

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A genotype is the genetic makeup of an organism, represented by the alleles it possesses.

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What is a phenotype?

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A phenotype is the observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, determined by its genotype.

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