Inheritance and Genetic Variation

TRUE OR FALSE:

DNA is a long molecule that contains our unique genetic code.

• true

• false

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The natural hair color of a person is an inherited trait

• TRUE

• FALSE

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DNA Is .....

• An inherited trait

• A genetic code that determines our characteristics

What are chromosomes?

• Long strands of DNA that contain lots of genes.

• Different versions of a gene.

• The basic unit of heredity; controls a specific trait.

• A characteristic passed from parent to offspring

• The differences that occur from a mixture of genes

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What is an inherited trait?

• Long strands of DNA that contain lots of genes.

• Different versions of a gene.

• The basic unit of heredity; controls a specific trait.

• A characteristic passed from parent to offspring

• The differences that occur from a mixture of genes

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

The trees these moths used to live on were white, but have been covered in soot from coal factories. Which moth will be more successful in this environment?

• Dark moth

• Light moth

• Both will be equally successful

• Neither will be successful

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What is a gene?

• Long strands of DNA that contain lots of genes.

• Different versions of a gene.

• The basic unit of heredity; controls a specific trait.

• A characteristic passed from parent to offspring

• The differences that occur from a mixture of genes

What is genetic variation?

• Long strands of DNA that contain lots of genes.

• Different versions of a gene.

• The basic unit of heredity; controls a specific trait.

• A characteristic passed from parent to offspring

• The differences that occur from a mixture of genes

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

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Mutations are a change in what?

• DNA

• tRNA

• genotype

• phenotype

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These moths are all the same species. The differences between their wings is an example of ________________

• Natural Selection

• Variation

• Homeostasis

• Extinction

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