Genet

the letters that symbolize an organism's alleles for a specific gene

• phenotype

• genotype

• dominant

• recessive

The study of the passing of traits from one generation to the next

• heredity

• traits

• characters

• genetics

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

To alter the DNA of an organism in order to get the traits that are desired.

• Genetic Engineering

• Selective Breeding

• Cloning

• Inbreeding

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NGSS.MS-LS4-5

Bringing together genetic material from multiple organisms, creating a new sequence that would not be found in any of the original organisms.

• Gene Therapy

• Selective Breeding

• Cloning

• Gene Splicing

What is the main function of genes?

• To provide energy to the cells

• To digest food

• To determine the traits of an organism

• To protect the cell from viruses

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Why are identical twins genetically identical?

• They inherit exactly the same genes from their parents

• They live in the same environment

• They eat the same food

• They are born at the same time

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

A segment of DNA that codes for a trait

• gene

• centromere

• chromosome

• chromatid

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Testing that identifies changes in chromosomes, genes, or proteins to rule out genetic disease and determine likelihood of developing a genetic disorder.

• Selective Breeding

• Genetic Screening

• Gene Therapy

• Cloning

Adding or deleting segments of genes to correct or get rid of genetic disorders.

• Gene Splicing

• Genetic Screening

• Gene Therapy

• Stem Cell Therapy

The crossing of two genetically different organisms resulting in an organism that is said to have the best traits from both parents.

• Selective Breeding

• Genetically Engineered Organs

• Gene Therapy

• Hybridization