Unit 4 Vocabulary Review (Frost)

______ is the study of how traits are inherited (passed down).

• Genetics

• Biology

• Ecology

• Anatomy

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The main job of the ______ is to store and pass on genetic codes/information.

• DNA

• Ribosome

• Mitochondria

• Cell wall

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The structure of the DNA molecule is a ______, like a twisted ladder.

• double helix

• single strand

• triple bond

• alpha sheet

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Chromosomes are DNA tightly wrapped up around ______.

• proteins

• lipids

• carbohydrates

• nucleotides

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A ______ is a permanent change in the DNA sequence of an organism.

• mutation

• replication

• transcription

• translation

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An ______ trait is a characteristic controlled by the environment.

• acquired

• inherited

• genetic

• dominant

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An ______ trait is a characteristic controlled by DNA.

• inherited

• acquired

• temporary

• environmental

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The genotype of a trait is the 2-letter genetic code for the trait. This is called the ______.

• genotype

• phenotype

• allele

• chromosome

A ______ is the physical/outward appearance of a trait.

• phenotype

• genotype

• allele

• chromosome

A ______ is a small segment of DNA that codes for a protein/trait.

• gene

• chromosome

• enzyme

• lipid

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