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WorksheetsGenetics Vocabulary Intro !
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
The passing of traits from parent to offspring (child).
Reproduction
Heredity
Genes
Family
A specific characteristic of an organism that is passed from one generation to the next (eye color, hair color, etc...)
Gene
DNA
Trait
Heredity
The scientific study of heredity
Biology
Science
Chemistry
Genetics
Every living thing has THIS as it's "blueprint" for characteristics.
DNA
A blueprint
Parent
Offspring
The shape of DNA is called:
Super curvy thing.
Double Helix
Chromosome
Arch
DNA is located on:
Genes
Organs
Chromosomes
Cells
Which is the LARGEST object listed below?
DNA
Gene
Chromosome
Cell
This term means the full blueprint for a particular type of organism:
Lots of DNA
Genome
Chromosome
Meiosis
DNA is made up of _______________ that each determine physical characteristics of an organism.
Genes
Jeans
Cells
Bacteria
The mathematical chance of something happening:
Geometry
Probability
Chance
Scientists use this word when discussing the result of reproduction of two parents.
Kiddos
Offspring
Mate
Biology
Traits that are passed from parent to offspring genetically are called:
Acquired traits
Family resemblance
Inherited traits
Traits that an organism develops over time through learning are called:
Inherited traits
Life lessons
Acquired traits
