* Heredity Test (Basic-Complex)

* Heredity Test (Basic-Complex)

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Science

6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is heredity?

Back

Heredity is the passing of traits from parents to offspring through genes.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a gene?

Back

A gene is a segment of DNA that contains the instructions for building a specific protein, which influences a trait.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does genotype mean?

Back

Genotype refers to the genetic makeup of an organism, represented by the alleles it possesses.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does phenotype mean?

Back

Phenotype is the observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, determined by its genotype.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is incomplete dominance?

Back

Incomplete dominance is a type of inheritance where the phenotype of the heterozygote is intermediate between the phenotypes of the two homozygotes.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is codominance?

Back

Codominance is a type of inheritance where both alleles in a heterozygote are fully expressed, resulting in a phenotype that shows both traits.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a dominant allele?

Back

A dominant allele is an allele that expresses its trait even when only one copy is present in the genotype.

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