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What is heredity?
What is genotype?
What is phenotype?
What is DNA?
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Which example illustrates a trait that is not inherited?
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Through heredity, variations between individuals can accumulate and cause species to evolve by natural ______
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The study of heredity in biology is ______
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Inherited traits are controlled by ______
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The complete set of observable traits of the structure and behavior of an organism is called its ______
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Heritable traits are known to be passed from one generation to the next via ______, a molecule that encodes genetic information
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Study Notes
Heredity and Genetics
- Heredity is the passing of traits from parents to offspring through the transmission of genetic information.
Key Concepts
- Genotype refers to the genetic makeup of an organism, which is the set of genes an individual possesses.
- Phenotype refers to the physical and behavioral characteristics of an organism that result from the interaction of its genotype and the environment.
DNA and Inheritance
- DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) is a molecule that encodes genetic information and is responsible for passing heritable traits from one generation to the next.
- DNA is the molecule that carries genetic information from one generation to the next.
Evolution and Heredity
- Through heredity, variations between individuals can accumulate and cause species to evolve by natural selection.
- The study of heredity in biology is genetics.
Traits and Characteristics
- Inherited traits are controlled by genes.
- The complete set of observable traits of the structure and behavior of an organism is called its phenotype.
- Traits that are not inherited, such as a scar from an injury, are not passed down to offspring.
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Test your knowledge of heredity with this engaging quiz! Explore concepts such as genetic inheritance, traits passed from parents to offspring, and the role of heredity in evolution. Perfect for biology enthusiasts and students studying genetics.
