Genetic Flashcards
1
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Genetics
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The study of how traits or characteristics are inherited
2
Q
Human characteristics
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One nose
Two eyes
One heart
Fingernails
3
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Variable human characteristics
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Height
Eye colour
Accent
Interest in sport
4
Q
Inherited characteristics
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Height Eye colour Length of eyelashes Shape of face The ability to produce substances such as saliva, tears or enzymes
5
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Non inherited characteristics
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The ability to speak more than one language Writing Reading Riding a bike In interest in sport
6
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Chromosomes
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Are thread like structures ocated in the nucleus of the cell are made of DNA and protein
7
Q
Genes
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Short sections of DNA which control inherited characteristics located at the chromosome
8
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Human cells
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46 chromosomes 23 chromosomes in egg the 23 chromosomes in the sperm
