Heredity and Genetic Disorders

Front

What is a trait that is only seen if two copies are present?

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Recessive

Front

What are different forms of genes called?

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Allele

Front

What is the term for the passing of traits from parent to offspring?

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Heredity

Front

Which human chromosomes determine gender?

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X and Y

Front

What is the genotype of a mouse with grey (G) fur that is heterozygous?

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Gg

Front

What is the term for the observable characteristics of an organism?

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Phenotype

Front

What is the genetic makeup of an organism called?

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Genotype

Front

What is the term for a trait that is expressed even if only one copy is present?

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Dominant

Front

What is the process by which DNA is copied to make RNA?

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Transcription

Front

What is the term for a cross between two individuals to study inheritance?

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Genetic Cross