Genetics Introduction

Genetics Introduction

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Science

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is genetics?

Back

Genetics is the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who is known as the father of genetics?

Back

Gregor Mendel is known as the father of genetics for his work on pea plants.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are genes?

Back

Genes are segments of DNA that contain the instructions for building proteins, which determine traits.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a chromosome?

Back

A chromosome is a long strand of DNA wrapped around proteins, containing many genes.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many chromosomes do humans have?

Back

Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes, totaling 46.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a dominant trait?

Back

A dominant trait is a trait that is expressed or shown when at least one dominant allele is present.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a recessive trait?

Back

A recessive trait is a trait that is only expressed when two recessive alleles are present.

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