D/R Genes
A gene that you may posses but can't visibly see
What is a recessive gene
Bundles of DNA
What are genes
What is an example of an environmental trait
- Personality
- Interest
- Speaking Voice
A gene that you possess and can see
What is a dominant gene?
The shape of DNA
What is a double helix
What is another name for the concept of "Survival of the fittest"
Natural Selection
what type of gene does a capital letter represent (Example: B)
a dominant gene
Strands of DNA are strong or weak?
Strong
Does genetics or environment have an affect on our traits?
Both are important and can affect one another
what type of gene does a lower case letter represent (Example: b)
a recessive gene
An example of DNA
-Hair
- Blood
- Skin
If my parents are heavy smokers, how can that affect my DNA?
My DNA may be coded to make me more likely to develop heart disease or respiratory problems
If one parent has a dominant gene for blue eyes, and one parent has a recessive gene for green eyes, what color eyes will the offspring have?
The offspring will have blue eyes
What is a difference in a population
Genetic Variation
True or False
We receive chromosomes from only our mothers.
False
We receive them from both of our parents