Heredity and Genetics

Front

What carries the chemical code that tells cells what to do?

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DNA

Front

What is the passing of traits from parent to offspring called?

Back

Heredity

Front

What is a trait that is hidden?

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Recessive gene

Front

What does it mean to receive something from someone?

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Inherit

Front

What are small sections of DNA that control the traits of an organism?

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Genes

Front

What is the physical expression of a trait called?

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Phenotype

Front

What is the genetic makeup of an organism called?

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Genotype

Front

What are different forms of a gene called?

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Alleles

Front

What type of allele will always show its trait when present?

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Dominant gene

Front

What is the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics?

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Genetics