NC EOC Review: Mendelian Genetics & Gene Expression

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What is the first generation of offspring produced by the parents called?

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F1 generation

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What is a single chromosome?

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A structure that contains genetic material, consisting of DNA and proteins.

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Which disease is NOT caused by environmental factors?

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Down syndrome

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What type of alleles are represented by lowercase letters?

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Recessive alleles

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What type of alleles are represented by uppercase letters?

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Dominant alleles

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What is Mendelian genetics?

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A set of principles related to the inheritance of traits first described by Gregor Mendel.

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What is a gene?

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A segment of DNA that codes for a specific protein or trait.

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What are homologous chromosomes?

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Pairs of chromosomes that have the same structure and carry genes for the same traits.

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What is the difference between genotype and phenotype?

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Genotype refers to the genetic makeup, while phenotype refers to the observable traits.

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What is a karyotype?

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A visual representation of an individual's complete set of chromosomes.