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Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between genes, DNA, and chromosomes?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between genes, DNA, and chromosomes?
- DNA is composed of proteins; genes are structural components of chromosomes.
- Chromosomes are segments of genes, which are made up of DNA.
- Genes are segments of chromosomes, which are made up of DNA.
- DNA is the primary structural component of chromosomes; genes are specific sequences within the molecule. (correct)
A gene's locus refers to the specific protein it codes for within an organism.
A gene's locus refers to the specific protein it codes for within an organism.
False (B)
Explain how different alleles of a gene can result in variations in an organism's phenotype.
Explain how different alleles of a gene can result in variations in an organism's phenotype.
Different alleles have slightly different nucleotide sequences, leading to variations in the protein produced, thus affecting the phenotype.
If an individual has two identical alleles for a particular gene, they are said to be ______ for that gene.
If an individual has two identical alleles for a particular gene, they are said to be ______ for that gene.
Match the following terms with their corresponding descriptions:
Match the following terms with their corresponding descriptions:
In horses, if allele 'A' codes for a black coat and allele 'a' codes for a chestnut coat colour, what genotype(s) would result in a horse with a black coat?
In horses, if allele 'A' codes for a black coat and allele 'a' codes for a chestnut coat colour, what genotype(s) would result in a horse with a black coat?
The genotype of an organism directly determines its physical characteristics and is not influenced by environmental factors.
The genotype of an organism directly determines its physical characteristics and is not influenced by environmental factors.
Explain the relationship between chromatin, chromosomes, and the cell nucleus, detailing their composition and function within the cell.
Explain the relationship between chromatin, chromosomes, and the cell nucleus, detailing their composition and function within the cell.
In a scenario where a plant has a heterozygous genotype (Tt) for height, with 'T' representing the dominant allele for tallness and 't' representing the recessive allele for dwarfness, what phenotype will the plant exhibit?
In a scenario where a plant has a heterozygous genotype (Tt) for height, with 'T' representing the dominant allele for tallness and 't' representing the recessive allele for dwarfness, what phenotype will the plant exhibit?
If an individual is described as homozygous recessive for a particular trait, it means they possess two different alleles for that gene.
If an individual is described as homozygous recessive for a particular trait, it means they possess two different alleles for that gene.
In genetic terms, what is the observable expression of a genotype known as?
In genetic terms, what is the observable expression of a genotype known as?
An allele that needs to be inherited from both parents in order for the characteristic to show up in the phenotype is a ______ allele.
An allele that needs to be inherited from both parents in order for the characteristic to show up in the phenotype is a ______ allele.
Match the following terms with their correct definitions:
Match the following terms with their correct definitions:
Why is the convention of using the first letter of the dominant trait to represent alleles important in genetics?
Why is the convention of using the first letter of the dominant trait to represent alleles important in genetics?
If a scientist discovers a new allele for flower color in a plant, and finds that only one copy of this allele is needed for the flower to exhibit a vibrant red color, how would this allele be classified?
If a scientist discovers a new allele for flower color in a plant, and finds that only one copy of this allele is needed for the flower to exhibit a vibrant red color, how would this allele be classified?
In rabbits, black fur (B) is dominant over brown fur (b). If a heterozygous black fur rabbit (Bb) is crossed with a homozygous brown fur rabbit (bb), what is the probability of their offspring having brown fur?
In rabbits, black fur (B) is dominant over brown fur (b). If a heterozygous black fur rabbit (Bb) is crossed with a homozygous brown fur rabbit (bb), what is the probability of their offspring having brown fur?
In a scenario where a horse has a heterozygous genotype (Aa) for coat color, with 'A' being the dominant allele for a black coat and 'a' being the recessive allele for a chestnut coat, what phenotype will the horse exhibit?
In a scenario where a horse has a heterozygous genotype (Aa) for coat color, with 'A' being the dominant allele for a black coat and 'a' being the recessive allele for a chestnut coat, what phenotype will the horse exhibit?
If a horse is homozygous recessive for a particular trait, it means that the horse has two different alleles for that trait.
If a horse is homozygous recessive for a particular trait, it means that the horse has two different alleles for that trait.
Explain the difference between a gene and an allele, using the concept of eye color as an example.
Explain the difference between a gene and an allele, using the concept of eye color as an example.
The outward expression of a gene, such as coat color or blood type, that can be observed or found is called the ______.
The outward expression of a gene, such as coat color or blood type, that can be observed or found is called the ______.
Match the following genetic terms with their correct definitions:
Match the following genetic terms with their correct definitions:
A horse breeder is trying to produce horses with a specific coat color, which is a recessive trait. What breeding strategy would be most effective to ensure a higher probability of offspring with the desired coat color?
A horse breeder is trying to produce horses with a specific coat color, which is a recessive trait. What breeding strategy would be most effective to ensure a higher probability of offspring with the desired coat color?
In a particular breed of dogs, the allele 'B' for black fur is dominant over the allele 'b' for brown fur. If two black fur dogs produce a puppy with brown fur, what can be concluded about the genotypes of the parent dogs?
In a particular breed of dogs, the allele 'B' for black fur is dominant over the allele 'b' for brown fur. If two black fur dogs produce a puppy with brown fur, what can be concluded about the genotypes of the parent dogs?
If a certain allele is dominant, it is always more common in a population than a recessive allele.
If a certain allele is dominant, it is always more common in a population than a recessive allele.
Flashcards
What is the nucleus?
What is the nucleus?
The control center of the cell; it directs the cell's activities.
What are chromosomes?
What are chromosomes?
Thread-like structures in the nucleus made of DNA and proteins; they become visible during cell division.
What is DNA?
What is DNA?
A complex molecule containing the genetic code that determines the characteristics of a living thing.
What is a gene?
What is a gene?
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What is a locus?
What is a locus?
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What are alleles?
What are alleles?
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What is homozygous?
What is homozygous?
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What is heterozygous?
What is heterozygous?
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Genotype
Genotype
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Dominant Allele
Dominant Allele
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Recessive Allele
Recessive Allele
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Homozygous
Homozygous
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Heterozygous
Heterozygous
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Allele Notation
Allele Notation
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Dominant Alleles (Expression)
Dominant Alleles (Expression)
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Recessive Alleles (Expression)
Recessive Alleles (Expression)
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Gene
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Alleles
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Study Notes
- Every living cell contains a nucleus, which acts as the control center determining the cell's functions.
Chromatin and Chromosomes
- Inside the nucleus, thread-like structures named chromatin condense during cell division to form chromosomes.
Chromosomes and DNA
- Chromosomes are composed of a long, condensed DNA molecule associated with proteins, found in eukaryotic cells.
- Chromatin refers to the tightly coiled combination of DNA and proteins, which makes up chromatids and, therefore, chromosomes.
DNA
- DNA within chromosomes is vital for cell survival.
- Chromosomes consist of a long DNA molecule that codes for different proteins.
- DNA (deoxyribose nucleic acid) molecules are large and complex, carrying the genetic code that directs protein production and dictates an organism's characteristics.
Genes
- A gene is a segment of DNA that codes for a single polypeptide or protein.
- Genes, as sections of DNA, carry the code for producing particular proteins.
- Each gene instructs the cell to create a specific protein, thus controlling the development of specific traits in an organism.
- Multiple genes are needed to carry all the genetic information
Alleles and Locus
- A gene's specific location on a chromosome is called its locus.
- Genes can have two or more forms called alleles
- Alleles have slightly different nucleotide sequences.
- Alleles occupy the same locus on the chromosome.
Homozygous
- If a person inherits two identical genes from their parents, they are homozygous for that trait.
- Inheriting two blue eye color genes results in homozygous blue eyes.
Heterozygous
- If a person inherits two different genes from their parents, they are heterozygous for that trait.
- Inheriting a blue eye color gene and a brown eye color gene results in heterozygous brown eyes.
Genotype and Phenotype
- The genotype refers to the alleles of a gene possessed by an individual.
- The genotype can be represented by letters.
- A phenotype is the observable characteristics of an organism.
- The genotype influences phenotype.
Dominant and Recessive Alleles
- Dominant alleles are always expressed in the phenotype, regardless of the other allele.
- Recessive alleles are only expressed in the phenotype if no dominant allele is present.
Homozygous Dominant, Heterozygous, Homozygous Recessive
- A horse with the genotype AA is homozygous dominant and would have black coat color.
- A horse with the genotype Aa is heterozygous and would still have black coat color, as black is dominant.
- A horse with the genotype aa would be homozygous recessive, resulting in a chestnut coat color due to the absence of the dominant black allele.
Genetic Key Terms
- A gene is a short segment of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a specific characteristic expressed through protein formation.
- Alleles are variations of the same gene.
- Individuals have two copies of each chromosome, resulting in two alleles for each gene, one inherited from each parent.
- Alleles do not necessarily convey the same information.
- For eye color, one allele might code for brown eyes, while the other codes for blue eyes.
- The observable characteristics of an organism are, the phenotype.
- The combination of alleles controlling a characteristic is the genotype.
- An allele is dominant if it only needs to be inherited from one parent for the characteristic to appear.
- An allele is recessive if it needs to be inherited from both parents for the characteristic to appear.
- A recessive allele will remain hidden if only one is present, with the dominant characteristic being expressed.
- The individual is homozygous if the two alleles of a gene are the same.
- Homozygous dominant means having two copies of the dominant allele.
- Homozygous recessive means having two copies of the recessive allele.
- The individual is heterozygous if the two alleles of a gene are different.
- When creating genetic diagrams, alleles are abbreviated to single letters and the recessive allele is given the same letter, but lower case.
Dominance
- Not all alleles affect the phenotype equally.
- Dominant alleles are always expressed in the phenotype.
- Dominant alleles are expressed in both heterozygous and homozygous individuals.
- Recessive alleles are only expressed if no dominant allele is present.
Horse Coat Example
- Genotype AA → Black coat
- Genotype Aa → Black coat
- Genotype aa → Chestnut coat
Writing Alleles and Genotypes
- Genotypes can be written based on the phenotype.
- Example: Tall is dominant over dwarf plants.
Allele Notation Example
T = tall t = dwarf
- The first alphabet of the dominant feature is written in capital for dominant allele, corresponding small alphabet to be written for recessive allele.
Genotype Examples
- Homozygous dominant: TT
- Homozygous recessive: tt
- Heterozygous: Tt or tT
- Heterozygous always show dominant phenotype.
Genetic Key Terms and Definitions
- Gametes are sex cells (sperm and ovum in animals, pollen nucleus and ovum in plants).
- Chromosomes are thread-like structures of DNA that carry genetic information in the form of genes, located in the cell nucleus.
- Genes are short lengths of DNA found on chromosomes that code for specific proteins.
- Alleles are different versions of a particular gene.
- A dominant allele is always expressed, even if only one copy is present.
- A recessive allele is only expressed if two copies are present hence no dominant allele present.
- The individual is described as homozygous if two alleles of a gene are the same. (homo = same)
- The individual is described as heterozygous if two alleles of a gene are different. (hetero = different)
- A Genotype is the combination of alleles that control a characteristic.
- A Phenotype is the observable characteristics of an organism (like eye color or blood type).
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This lesson covers the structure and function of the cell nucleus, including chromatin, chromosomes, and DNA. It explains how DNA carries the genetic code that directs protein production and dictates an organism's characteristics. Genes, as sections of DNA, carry the code for producing particular proteins.
