DNA, Genes, & Heredity

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What is a short segment of a DNA strand that codes for our characteristics?

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Gene

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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What is a long coiled strand of DNA and proteins?

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Chromosome

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Who is known as the 'Father of Genetics'?

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Gregor Mendel

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What are the two alleles (represented by letters) an organism has for a trait? Example- Tt, TT, tt

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Genotype

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How many pairs of chromosomes do human cells contain?

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23

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What is the molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms?

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DNA

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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What is the process by which traits are passed from parents to offspring?

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Heredity

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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What is the observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism?

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Phenotype

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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What are different forms of a gene called?

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Alleles

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What is the complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism?

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Genome