Traits
What are Traits?
Traits are the specific characteristics of an individual that can be influenced by genetics/genes, the environment, or mix of both.
What does DNA stand for?
DNA stand for deoxyribonucleic acid.
Who was George Mendel?
George Mendel was an Austrian monk that studied inheritance from 1856 to 1863. He is also known as the Father of Genetics.
What is Genetic Engineering?
Genetic Engineering is the manipulation of the genetic code to obtain a desired product.
What is a Chromosome?
A Chromosome is a "thread like structure" inside the cell nucleus that contains all the genetic info in the form of DNA.
Compare/Contrast Inherited Traits and Acquired/Environmental Traits.
Inherited Traits are genetically passed down to their offspring. Acquired/Environmental Traits are not genetically passed down to their offspring because they are influenced by their environment.
What is the DNA structure made of?
The sides of DNA are made up of alternating molecules of sugar and phosphate.
What were the findings of Gregor Mendel
1). Traits are controlled by two factors.
2). The Laws of Dominance.
3). The Laws of Segregation.
What is Selective Breeding?
Selective Breeding is the breeding of organisms that have a specific desirable trait.
What is an Allele?
Alleles are the different versions/variations of the same gene.
What are some examples of Inherited Traits?
Examples of Inherited Traits include eye color, hair color, skin tone, and height.
Who was Rosalind Franklin?
Rosalind Franklin discovered the Double Helix. A Double Helix consists of two twisted strands that make up the DNA's structure.
What does Homozygous and Heterozygous mean?
2). Heterozygous is a person who has two different alleles for a gene.
Applications: What is Genetic Engineering used for?
Genetic Engineering is used for medicine, agriculture, and biology.
What is a Mutation?
A Mutation is a change in an organism's DNA.
What are some examples of Acquired/Environmental Traits.
Examples of Acquired/Environmental Traits include an individual's mother language, a cut/scar, and learned skill sets (for example: the ability to play a musical instrument).
Who were James Watson and Francis Crick?
They created a 3D model of a physical representation of what DNA looks like.
How are Genotypes represented? Also, provide some examples by using a mix of combinations.
Genotypes are represented by letters. A capital letter means it's dominant while a lowercase letter means it's recessive.
Name some products that are Genetically Engineered.
This is an open answer. (As long as your response consisted of evidence and well spoken justification, you will receive the 500 points).
What is a Gamete?
A Gamete is a reproductive cell of an animal or plant.
Is your Athletic Ability influenced by Inherited Traits or Acquired/Environmental Traits?
Your Athletic Ability is actually influenced by both Inherited Traits and Acquired/Environmental.
What is Asexual Reproduction?
Reproduction is a life process by which living things transfer genetic information to their offspring.
Compare/Contrast Mitosis and Meiosis.
Mitosis produces body cells that have the exact same DNA as the parent cell. Meiosis has half the DNA. Mitosis is used for growth, repair, and development. Meiosis is used for reproduction.
What are some ethical concerns about Genetic Engineering?
This is an open answer. (As long as your response consisted of evidence and well spoken justification, you will receive the 500 points).
What is a Generation?
A Generation is a group of people/individual that were born during a certain time.