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What is the function of genes within chromosomes?

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To code for proteins

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How do genes determine inherited traits of offspring?

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Genes are responsible for the physical and functional traits of offspring.

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Heredity is the process by which:

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Traits are passed from parents to offspring.

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What is each stage of heredity known as?

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Generation

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Who is known as the father of modern genetics?

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Gregor Mendel

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Example of an inherited trait in animals:

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Eye color

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In plants, inherited traits include leaf shape, plant height, and ________.

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flower color

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Where in our bodies is our hereditary material stored?

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In the cells

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How many pairs of chromosomes do humans have?

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23 pairs.

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DNA is best described as:

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A molecule that carries genetic information