Heredity and Genetic Disorders

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What are long strands of DNA that contain thousands of genes?

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Chromosomes

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When you cross two parents, how many alleles for each individual trait does each parent pass?

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1

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How many human genetic disorders are known?

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Thousands

Front

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

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Gg

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

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Heredity

Front

What is the basic unit of heredity that occupies a specific location on a chromosome?

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Gene

Front

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

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Phenotype

Front

What do you call the genetic makeup of an organism?

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Genotype

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What is the term for different forms of a gene?

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Alleles

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

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Genetics