Genes

Question 1

What is DNA

Answer 1

A molecule that carries genetic codes that are unique for every individual

Question 2

What is the full name for DNA

Answer 2

Deoxyribonucleic acid

Question 3

What are genes

Answer 3

segments of DNA which are passed from parent to child. They give you physical apperances which make you unique

Question 4

What are mutations

Answer 4

Changes in your DNA which are caused by mutagens. Two types of mutations are nonsense and missense.

Question 5

Benefits and negatives of finding your true DNA

Answer 5

The benefits of finding you true gene is that you would be able to find out you health problems and you would know before hand rather than passing on the problem to your child.

Question 6

What are homozygous genes

Answer 6

Having two identical versions of the same gene.

Question 7

What are heterozygous genes

Answer 7

Having two different version of the same gene.

Question 8

Recessive gene

Answer 8

genetic information with a low probability of being expressed in the individual.

Question 9

Dominant genes

Answer 9

When it overrules the recessive gene.

Question 10

Alleles

Answer 10

Different versions of the same gene.

Question 11

Phenotype

Answer 11

Physical properties of the organism. They would show the organism’s appearance, development and behaviour.

Question 12

Genotype

Answer 12

Genetic makeup of an organism

Question 13

A trait

Answer 13

a specific characteristic of an individual.

Question 14

How do we inherit traits

Answer 14

through their genes

Question 15

Replication

Answer 15

Double stranded DNA molecule is copied

Question 16

Chromosomes

Answer 16

thread-like structure found in

Question 17

Meiosis

Answer 17

process of where a single cell divides twice of produce four cells containing half the orignal amount of genetic information.