Genetics Vocabulary
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a trait?
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A characteristic of an organism, such as skin color, eye color, hair type, or allergies.
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2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a phenotype?
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The observable physical characteristics of an organism, such as blue eyes or curly hair.
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NGSS.HS-LS3-2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a Punnett Square?
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A special chart used to show possible gene combinations in offspring.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is genetics?
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The science that studies how traits are inherited through the interactions of alleles.
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NGSS.HS-LS3-1
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a gene?
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A segment of DNA that determines or helps to determine a trait.
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NGSS.HS-LS3-1
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is heredity?
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The passing of traits from parents to offspring.
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NGSS.HS-LS3-1
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7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a genotype?
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The genetic makeup of an organism, representing the alleles inherited from parents.
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NGSS.HS-LS3-1
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
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