My Favorite Genes Vocabulary Assignment

_________ is the scientific study of heredity.

Identify which examples are genotypes.​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​​ ​ ​

• BB
• Hh
• blue eyes
• hair texture
• combination of 2 alleles

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

The passing down of physical characteristics from parent to offspring is

• Heredity
• Genetics
• Evolution
• Adaptation

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

What are some examples of traits?

• Eye color, height, hair texture

• Favorite food, hobbies, and interests
• Weather patterns, seasons, and climates
• Types of animals, plants, and minerals

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

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What is an example of a dominant trait?

• Capital Letter

• H

• b

• lowercase letter

What organelle in a cell contains your DNA ?

• mitochondria
• ribosomes
• endoplasmic reticulum
• nucleus

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

Your DNA contains your _________, which are factors that controls a trait you exhibit or show.

What are the letters that represent different forms of a gene called?

• Genes
• Chromosomes
• Alleles
• DNA sequences

What are some examples of phenotypes?

• HH

• Hair Color

• physical features

• combination of alleles

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NGSS.HS-LS4-3

What trait hides in the background and is represented with a lowercase letter?