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Genetics
Definitions (sentences)
Reproduction
Misc
Sentence Structure
100
What is genetics?
The study of heredity.
100

I have one independent clause with a subject and a verb.

simple sentence

100
Sexual reproduction produces offspring that are genetically _____________ to the parents.
Similar
100
How are traits passed from parent to offspring?
Through genes during reproduction
100

Before you eat breakfast, please put away the dishes.

complex

200
Where are genes located?
In the chromosomes
200

I contain two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

compound sentence

200
Asexual reproduction produces offspring that are genetically ____________ to the parent.
Identical
200
Name two traits that could be inherited from a parent?
Examples: hair color, eye color, height, skin color, freckles, etc...
200

The car and the motorcycle were driving too fast on the highway.

simple

300
What are the threadlike structures of DNA that carry genes called?
Chromosomes
300

I contain two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

compound-complex sentence
300
If you are studying a population of genetically identical individuals, you can conclude that these individuals reproduce how?
Asexually
300
Why does a Punnet Square use capital and lowercase letters?
Capital = Dominant Trait Lower Case = Recessive Trait
300

When the kids first woke up, they brushed their teeth, and they dressed for school.

compound-complex

400
Inherited traits that children get from their parents come from-
Genes
400

I contain one independent clause and one dependent clause.

complex sentence

400
For some traits, only one copy of a particular gene is needed to show a given trait. These genes are referred to as-
Dominant
400
How many parents are involved in asexual reproduction?
One
400

Indifference can cause a huge fight.

simple

500
What do we call the genetic make up of the individual, represented by a set of letters?
Genotype
500

I express a complete thought.

a sentence

500
The sorting of chromosomes during sexual reproduction, determines -
Which traits are passed on to the offspring
500
Two dark brown rabbits have four offspring. Three of the offspring are dark and one is white. What does this tell you about the parents' genes for fur color?
Dark brown is dominant and white fur is recessive. Both parents are heterozygous.
500

Everyone in the classroom enjoyed the game even though a winner was not declared.

complex