Genetics Flashcard

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Traits that are passed down and are found in your DNA are called _____________ traits.

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inherited traits

Front

Tags on your DNA that occur because of your environment are called what?

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Epigenetics

Front

What is the term for the study of how traits are passed from parents to offspring?

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Genetics

Front

Which of the following is homozygous dominant? (Options: RR, Rr, rR, rr)

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RR

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Which of the following is homozygous recessive? (Options: RR, Rr, rR, rr)

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rr

Front

What is the basic unit of heredity that carries genetic information?

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Gene

Front

What are different forms of a gene called?

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Alleles

Front

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

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Phenotype

Front

What is the genetic makeup of an organism called?

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Genotype

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What is the term for a cross between two individuals that are heterozygous for a single trait?

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Monohybrid cross