Genetics Flashcards
1
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The scientific study of heredity
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Genetics
2
Q
Physical characteristics
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Traits
3
Q
The passing of traits from parent to offspring
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Heredity
4
Q
What are purebred organisms?
A
The offspring of many generations that have the same trait
5
Q
How do you make a purebred SHORT?
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Two alleles for short stems
6
Q
How do you make a purebred TALL?
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Two alleles for tall stems
7
Q
How do you get a HYBRID TALL?
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One allele for tall stems and one allele for short stems
8
Q
A dominant allele is represented by what kind of letter?
A
Capital
9
Q
A recessive allele is represented by what kind of letter?
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Lowercase
