Science - Genetics Flashcards by Sinead McWeeney | Brainscape

Q

Name three inherited characteristics.

A

Eye colour, hair colour, gender.

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What is genetics?

A

It is the study of inheritance

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Q

Name 2 non-inherited characteristics.

A

Accent, ability to learn languages.

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What does DNA stand for?

A

Deoxorybonucleic acid.

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What are traits controlled by?

A

Genes.

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Where are genes found?

A

The nucleus.

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What are chromosomes made of?

A

DNA and protein.

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How many chromosomes in each gene?

A

23

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