DNA
Inherited physical characteristics are called
What are traits?
The DNA molecule is sometimes called a
What is a double helix?
Considered the father of genetics.
Who is Gregor Mendel?
Explain why genetic diseases are not contagious.
Possible answers: Genetic diseases are inherited, meaning they are genetically passed from parent to child.
Small sections of DNA that control the traits of an organism are called
What are genes?
DNA rungs are formed from four basic molecules called
What are bases?
This happens when the genes for a trait blend together
What is incomplete dominance?
Are genetic diseases tragic mistakes? Explain your answer.
No. They are part of God’s plan. He can use the unique abilities and characteristics of every life to fulfill His purposes.
The molecule carrying the chemical code that tells cells what to do is called
What is DNA?
Every organism has a ___________ DNA pattern from other organisms
What is different?
This happens when both genes for a trait are expressed
What is codominance?
The passing of traits from parent to their children is called
What is heredity?
Within an organism every cell has the ________ DNA pattern.
What is same?
The characteristic that is shown in the hybrid generation.
What is a dominant trait?
The shape of the DNA molecule was discovered by
Who are James Watson and Francis Crick?
Four examples of inherited traits.
Possible answers: eye color, freckles, shape of red blood cells, hair color, length of eyelashes, gender, blood type, colorblindness, hairline, attached or unattached earlobes, nose, skin
The physical appearance of an organism.
What is the denotype?