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Physics and genetics exam review

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  • Q1
    the study of heredity
    Genetics
    30s
  • Q2
    Passing of traits from parents to offspring
    Heredity
    30s
  • Q3
    a threadlike structure of DNA found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.
    Chromosome
    30s
  • Q4
    deoxyribonucleic acid; contains all genetic information
    DNA
    30s
  • Q5
    sequence of DNA that codes for a protein and thus determines a trait
    Gene
    30s
  • Q6
    Different forms of a gene; 1/2 of a Gene
    Allele
    30s
  • Q7
    A characteristic that an organism can pass on to its offspring through its genes.
    Trait
    30s
  • Q8
    Any difference in traits between individuals of the same species.
    Variation
    30s
  • Q9
    An compound coded for by a gene that controls the expression of a trait.
    Protein
    30s
  • Q10
    An allele whose trait always shows up in the organism when the allele is present.
    Dominant Allele
    30s
  • Q11
    An allele that is masked when a dominant allele is present
    Recessive Allele
    30s
  • Q12
    A reproductive process that involves only one parent and produces offspring that are identical to the parent.
    Asexual Reproduction
    30s
  • Q13
    A reproductive process that involves two parents that combine their genetic material to produce a new organism, which differs from both parents
    Sexual Reproduction
    30s
  • Q14
    An organism's genetic makeup, or allele combinations.
    Genotype
    30s
  • Q15
    An organism's physical appearance, or visible traits.
    Phenotype
    30s

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