Heredity 64
DNA 68
Chromosomes 70
Gregor Mendel 72
Genetic Engineering 88/92
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What is a trait?
A characteristic
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What does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
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What is a chromosome?
Fine, threadlike structures -- located in the nucleus
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What is a punnett square?
A chart that shows possible gene combinations
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What is genetic engineering?
Methods used to produce new forms of DNA
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What are traits you can inherit?
Eye color, hair color, height
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What IS DNA?
A large molecule contained in chromosomes
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Where do genes live?
wrapped around the chromosome
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What does it mean when a gene is dominant?
The gene whose trait always shows itself
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Who is Dolly the sheep?
The first cloned animal
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What is the study of heredity?
Genetics
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What is replication? (I need more than just the definition)
Process in which DNA duplicates
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What is an allele?
two or more forms of a particular gene
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What does it mean when a gene is RECESSIVE?
Gene of a trait that is hidden when the dominant gene is present (dormant)
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How can farmers benefit from genetic engineering?
Bigger crops = $$$$
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What is more common: Fraternal twins or Identical Twins?
Fraternal
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What are the two pairs of husbands and wives? (NAMES)
Adenine ---> Thymine Cytosine <--- Guanine
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DNA is located in the genes. Genes are located on the chromosome... Where are the chromosomes located?
in the nucleus in a CELL
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What does it mean to be HOMOZYGOUS?
Having two like genes for the same trait BB
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What is controlled breeding?
mating organisms to produce offspring with certain traits
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Who is the father of genetics?
Gregor Mendel
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What exactly does DNA do?
Carries chromosomes and genes in our cells.
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Give an example of an allele.
Eye color: green, blue, hazel, brown
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What does it meant to be HETEROZYGOUS?
having two UNLIKE genes for the same trait. Bb
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What traits would you want to breed to get the perfect horse?
Speed, endurance, strength, intellegance
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