Intro to Mendelian Genetics

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Which is true about molecular genetics? Options: DNA is made of chromosomes, Segments of DNA that code for traits are genes, DNA is made of proteins, Nucleic acids are made of amino acids

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Segments of DNA that code for traits are genes

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Genotype

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the possible combination of alleles in a gene

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Which of the following is a phenotype? Options: BB, Bb, bb, Blue eyes

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Blue eyes

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Phenotype

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The physical trait

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The passing of genetic traits from parent to offspring.

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heredity

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having two of the same genes for the trait (sometimes called purebred).

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homozygous

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having two different genes for a trait (sometimes called hybrid).

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heterozygous

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An allele whose trait only shows up when no dominant allele is present.

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recessive allele

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Genotype for a yellow plant (G = green, g = yellow)

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gg

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Which diagram represents those chromosomes that are responsible for the heterozygous genotype for height?

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