What is Genetics?

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What is the study of living things and how they inherit traits from their mom and dad?

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genetics

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Who is Gregor Mendel?

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father of genetics

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What is a 'dominant trait'?

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A strong trait that can be seen in a person.

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What type of plant did Gregor Mendel study?

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pea plant

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What is a 'trait'?

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A feature or characteristic passed on to you by your mom and dad.

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What is a 'recessive trait'?

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A weak trait that is hidden by a dominant trait.

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What do we call the physical appearance of a trait?

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Phenotype

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What do we call the genetic makeup of a trait?

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Genotype

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What is heredity?

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The passing of traits from parents to their children.

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What is DNA?

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The molecule that carries genetic information.