Question 1

the different forms of a gene

Accepted Answer

alleles

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DNA

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leggings

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chromosomes

Question 2

the allele whose trait always shows up in the organism when the allele is present

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dominant allele

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recessive allele

Question 3

the allele whose trait is hidden whenever the dominant allele is present

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recessive allele

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mitosis

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dominant allele

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meiosis

Question 4

a chart that shows all the possible ways alleles can combine in a genetic cross

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punnett square

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allele-a-gram

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pedigree

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Mendel's magic cube

Question 5

physical appearance, or visible trait (how it looks)

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phenotype

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genotype

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BB

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blue eyes

Question 6

genetic makeup, or alleles (the initials)

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genotype

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phenotype

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chromosomes

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DNA

Question 7

an organism that has two identical alleles for a trait (homo=same)

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homozygous

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recessive

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dominant

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heterozygous

Question 8

an organism that has two different alleles for a trait (hetero=different)

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heterozygous

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dominant

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recessive

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homozygous

Question 9

the process by which the number of chromosomes is reduced by half to form sex cells

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meiosis

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mitosis

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asexual

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sexual

Question 10

process by which a cell divides its nucleus and contents

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mitosis

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sexual

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asexual

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meiosis

Question 11

one parent produces a genetically identical offspring by mitosis.

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asexual reproduction

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sexual reproduction

Question 12

two parents give unique combination of genes to offspring by meiosis

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sexual reproduction

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asexual reproduction

Question 13

A chart or "family tree" that tracks which members of a family have a particular trait

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pedigree

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family tree

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phenotype

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Punnett square

Question 14

The "brain " of the cell. Contains all genetic material

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nucleus

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DNA

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gene

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chromosome

Question 15

(DeoxyriboNucleicAcid) a complex molecule containing the genetic instructions for living organisms

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DNA

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chromosomes

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genes

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alleles

Question 16

A segment of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a specific trait

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gene

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cell

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nucleus

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allele

Question 17

The different forms of a gene

Accepted Answer

alleles

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DNA

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chromosomes

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nucleus

Question 18

The "father" of modern genetics, experimented with garden pea plants

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Gregor Mendel

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Charles Darwin

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Alfred Wegner

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Issac Newton

Question 19

The passing of physical characteristics, or traits, from parent to offspring

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heredity

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inherited traits

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genetics

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acquired traits

Question 20

Traits that are learned through experience or observing other organisms. (ballet dancing)

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acquired traits

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inherited traits

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practice

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instinct

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