Introduction to DNA, Genes, & Traits

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Which base pairs with Adenine?

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Thymine

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Why is DNA important?

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It carries the instructions for our cells.

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Your DNA is unique to you. True or False?

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True

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Which of the following is a dominant trait: B or b?

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B

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DNA coils up into threadlike structures called______?

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chromosomes

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What is DNA?

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DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) is the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for life.

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What are genes?

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Genes are segments of DNA that contain the instructions for building proteins, which determine traits.

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What is a trait?

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A trait is a characteristic or feature of an organism, such as eye color or height.

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What is the role of chromosomes?

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Chromosomes organize and store DNA, ensuring it is accurately copied and distributed during cell division.

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What is a recessive trait?

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A recessive trait is one that is only expressed when two copies of the gene are present.