Genes and Mutations (Generation Genius)

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What is the genetic material found in cells that contain the code of life?

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Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

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What do we call the differences in traits that explain why siblings don't look exactly alike?

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Variations

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What are changes in genetic material called?

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Mutations

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What is a part of a chromosome that is inherited from the parent(s)?

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Gene

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What factors can influence traits besides genetic factors?

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Environmental factors

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What is the basic unit of heredity that carries information from parents to offspring?

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Gene

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What is a mutation?

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A change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in traits.

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What is the difference between a trait and a variation?

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A trait is a characteristic, while a variation is a difference in traits.

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How can environmental factors affect traits?

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Environmental factors, like sunlight or nutrition, can influence how traits are expressed.

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What is the role of chromosomes in genetics?

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Chromosomes carry genes and are passed from parents to offspring.