Cells and Heredity
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- Q1The passing of traits from parents to offspring.Heredity30s
- Q2A segment of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a specific trait.Gene30s
- Q3An different form of a gene.Allele30s
- Q4A chromosome is an organized structure of DNA found in cells. It is a single piece of coiled DNA containing many genes.Chromosome30s
- Q5Term used to refer to an organism that has two identical alleles for a particular trait.Homozygous30s
- Q6Term used to refer to an organism that has two different alleles for a particular trait.Heterozygous30s
- Q7A characteristic that an organism can pass on to its offspring through its genes.Trait30s
- Q8Describes a trait that covers over, or dominates, another form of that trait.Dominant30s
- Q9Describes a trait that is covered over, or dominated, by another form of that trait and seems to disappear.Recessive30s
- Q10An organism's genetic makeup, or allele combinations.Genotype30s
- Q11An organism's physical appearance, or visible traits.Phenotype30s
- Q12The trash dump and recycling center of the cell.Lysosome30s
- Q13The powerhouse of the cell. Where cellular respiration takes placeMitochondria30s
- Q14A chart that shows all the possible combinations of alleles that can result from a genetic cross.Punnett Square30s
- Q15Gate Keeper of the cell. Controls what materials come in and out of the cell.Cell Membrane30s