DNA Structure
In DNA, C bonds to ....
G
Genes code for these -physical characteristics or ...
Traits
This kind of gene always shows itself over a recessive gene.
Dominant Gene
An organisms physical appearance, such as having a pointy nose
Phenotype
If I push on a box, according to Newton's First Law, what will happen?
It will move.
In DNA A bonds with
T
The passing of traits from parent to offspring is called.
Heredity
Organisms that have two of the same genes are called...
Homozygous
The two letter code that describes an organisms genes. (AA or Aa)
Genotype
What is the unit for force?
Newtons
What is the name given to the shape of DNA?
Double helix
Chromosomes are made up of _______.
DNA
Organisms that have two different genes for the same trait are called...
heterozygous
One of two or more forms of a particular gene (the options for a gene).
Allele
What is Newton's Second Law?
Force = mass x acceleration
What substances make up the DNA backbone?
Phosphates and Sugars
Where are chromosomes located?
Nucleus
A tool scientists use to predict what offspring may look like...
Punnett Square
Gene that is hidden when the dominant gene is present
Recessive
What is the acceleration if a car with 500kg of mass is pushed by a force of 1000 newtons?
2m/s/s
What is the name of the molecule that makes up DNA?
Nucleotide
Having Freckles (F) is dominant over not having Freckles (f). If a person who is heterozygous has children with a person who is also homozygous recessive, what is the probability that their children will have Freckles?
50%
Right-handedness (R) is dominant over left-handedness (r). If a person who is heterozygous has children with a person who is also heterozygous, what would be their children’s possible genotypes?
RR, Rr, rr
A structure made of coiled DNA that transfers hereditary information to the next generation (Comes in pairs)
Chromosome
If a car hits a wall, what are the action and reaction forces?
Action - car pushes on wall
Reaction - car pushes on wall