DNA
Heredity
Gene Expression
Tracing Traits
100
The molecule carrying the chemical code that tells cells what to do.
What is DNA
100
The passing of traits from parent to offspring.
What is heredity.
100
The study of how traits are expressed
What is genetics
100
This uses lines ad symbols to trace a trait fro one generation to another
What is a pedigree.
200
Small sections of DNA that control the traits of an organism
What are genes
200
Inherited physical characteristics
What is traits/phenotype
200
The arrangements of genes in an organism
What is genotype
200
Shows genetic possibilities of a trait resulting from specific sets of parents
What is a Punnett square
300
The shape of DNA
What is a twisted spiral ladder or double helix
300

A genetic disease that affects a person's lungs and digestive system

What is cystic fibrosis

300
When both genes for a trait are expressed
What is codominant.
300

They discovered the shape of the DNA molecule

Who are Francis Crick and James Watson?

400
What DNA is made up
What are 4 bases (A,T,G, C)
400
A genetic disease caused by an extra chromosomes
What is down syndrome
400
The blending together of genes
What is incomplete dominance
400
What major conclusions did Mendel draw from his plant experiemnts
What is traits are inherited in pairs but some are hidden (recessive) and others appear (dominant).
500

Two uses for DNA testing.

What is: 1. help solves crimes 2. help identify soldiers 3. identify twins

500
A genetic disease that causes a persons red blood cells to be curved or hard
What is Sickle cell anemia
500
Plants made by producing purebred plants with a different forms of the same trait
What are hybrids.
500

How can genetic engineering be helpful?

What is it can treat some genetic diseases but not cure. It can treat diabetes, hemophiliacs, and burn patients. It can also be beneficial for growing plants in colder climate or with less water.

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