Basic Genetics
A segment of DNA that codes for a specific trait
What is a gene?
He is considered the Father of Genetics.
Who is Gregor Mendel?
This term describes the observable physical traits of an organism
What is phenotype?
Deoxyribonucleic acid
What is DNA?
The manipulation of an organism's genes to achieve desirable traits
What is genetic engineering?
The genetic makeup of an organism.
What is genotype?
The probability of inheriting a recessive trait if both parents are carriers
What is 25%?
Genetic variation can arise in a population because of this mistake made in our DNA
What are mutations?
This is the structure of a DNA molecule.
What is a double helix?
These types of crops come with a specific three letter label (because engineers got to them).
What are GMO's?
Through the work of Mendel, this masks certain traits offspring get from parents.
What is dominant traits
These individuals have two identical alleles, while these individuals have two different alleles
What is homozygous and heterozygous?
This mutation exchanges one nucleotide for another nucleotide.
What is substitution?
Adenine, Thymine, Guanine, and Cytosine
What are nucleotides?
This process involves creating an identical copy of an organism
What is cloning?
Different forms of a gene
What is an allele?
Traits are passed down from parents to ________ through the transmission of genes.
What is offspring?
This type of reproduction contributes to genetic variation in offspring.
What is sexual reproduction?
The process by which DNA makes a copy of itself, resulting in two identical DNA molecules
What is DNA replication?
These concerns that are debated among the science community and beyond. Topics including consent, privacy, and the potential for unintended consequences.
What are ethical considerations?
It predicts the potential outcomes of a genetic cross between two organisms
What is a Punnett square?
Factors such as diet, exposure to toxins, and climate can influence gene expression
What are environmental factors?
This is a set of three nucleotides that codes for a specific amino acid.
What is a codon?
DNA contains the instructions for building and maintaining an organism, including its ______.
What are traits?
Genetically modified organisms can also be called this
What is transgenic organism?