How are traits passed from parent to offspring?
Through genes during reporduction.
TRUE/FALSE: Different species have different chromosome numbers.
TRUE
What phase is this?
- DNA starts to organize into chromosomes.
Prophase
What is the Punnett square used for?
To determine the outcome of genotypes and phenotypes of offspring.
What is heredity?
The study of traits passed down from one generation to the next.
Explain the difference between HH, Hh and hh.
HH: homozygous dominant Hh: heterozygous hh: homozygous recessive
Sexual reproduction produces offspring that are genetically _____________ to the parents.
Different
What phase is this?
- Sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite sides of the cell.
Anaphase
How many single chromosomes can be found in the reproductive cells (eggs or sperm) of your parents.
23 single Chromosomes
Name 3 ways genetic variation can be increased.
Mitosis - cell splitting apart
Changes in environmental conditions
Mutations - Errors in DNA replication
What phase is this?
- The longest stage of mitosis where the DNA is replicating.
Interphase
What phase is this?
- Sister chromatids move to the middle of the cell before division.
Metaphase
If all cells in your body carry all your DNA. What is the main reason different parts of your body look and act differently?
Different types of cells use different genes.
What word is defined as "The different forms of a gene."
Alleles
What phase is this?
- Two distinct cells start to form, nuclear envelope is starting to develop.
Telophase