Genetics
Heredity
Alleles & Traits
Punnet Squares
Hodge Podge
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What is genetics?

The study of heredity.

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What is heredity?

The passage of genetic instructions (traits) from parent to offspring.

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Traits are passed down from  

the parents

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G=green eyes. 

If there are all GG in the Punnett Square, the chances of the child having green eyes are

100%

100

The "brain" of a cell

nucleus

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Where are genes located?

In your DNA

200

Who first studied heredity and the passing of traits from one generation to the next? The Father of Genetics

Gregor Mendel

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If alleles are purebred they are also called

homozygous

200

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What is the punnet square used for?

To determine the outcome of genetic crossings.

200


Name a trait that you CAN NOT observe that can be passed on in genes

athleticism, taste buds, some disorders

300

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What are the threadlike structures of DNA that carry genes called?

Chromosomes

300

What type of organism did Gregor Mendel use to first study heredity?

Pea Plants

300

If alleles are heterozygous they can also be called 

hybrid

300
A black chicken (BB) is crossed with a black chicken (BB). What percentage of offspring will be black?
100%
300

This is the way plants make their own food

Photosynthesis

400

Inherited traits that children get from their parents come from

Genes

400

The physical trait observed in an offspring just by looking at it is known as it's -

Phenotype

400

For some traits, only one copy of a particular gene is needed to show a given trait. These genes are referred to as-

Dominant

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Having dimples is dominant (D). Not having dimples is recessive. (d) Both parents are heterozygous for the dominant trait. What percentage of the children will NOT have dimples?

25%

400

In this phase cells pull away from

BONUS for 200 points more: what phase do cells form two new nuclei

anaphase


BONUS: telophase

500

What do we call the genetic make up-the pairing of allele?

Genotype

500

How many chromomsomes do humans have?

46 or a pair of 23 

500

This trait can be hidden by a dominant trait

recessive

500

Long ears are dominant (E) in rabbits. If one parent is homozygous dominant for the long ear trait and the other homozygous recessive (e), what is the only possible genotype of the offspring?

Ee

500

This is the process of cell division needed for repairs damaged cells

mitosis

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