DNA
What is the shape of DNA
Double Helix
Where are genes located?
on a chromosome
What type of reproduction is this ?
Asexual
What type of reproduction is this ?
What shape are females in a pedigree?
Circle
Where is DNA located?
inside the nucleus
The passing of traits from parents to offspring are known as..
Heredity
TWO cells
How many cells do we end up with in this process?
FOUR cells
This is used to predict the PROBABILITY of the possible offspring when two individual genotypes are given.
Punnett Squares
How many chromosomes do humans have?
46 chromosomes (23 pairs)
A gene (usually expressed as a capital letter) that always wins or outdoes the other gene is known as..
Dominant gene
What TYPE of cell do we end up with ?
two IDENTICAL cells
What TYPE of cell do we end up with?
What does the shaded shape in a pedigree represent?
The expressed gene that is being tracked
Segments of DNA in a chromosome that codes for different characteristics
Genes
What is a heterozygous genotype?
It has one dominant gene & one recessive gene
What is the name of this unit ?
Gentics
What is Ms. Tavarez's first name ?
Lindsay
complete the following punnett square: bb x Bb
CORRECT !
What does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
Give me an example of phenotype
Physical characteristics (blue eyes, pink flower, dimples)
Give me one benefit of Mitosis
has the ability to repair damaged tissues, grow new cells, and replace old or dying ones
Give me one benefit of meiosis?
It enables genetic diversity
What percent of the offspring will have blue eyes (b): BB x Bb
0%