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What is the scientific study of heredity called?
What is the scientific study of heredity called?
Genetics
What is the process in sexual reproduction where male and female reproductive cells join to form a new cell called?
What is the process in sexual reproduction where male and female reproductive cells join to form a new cell called?
Fertilization
What is the term for specific characteristics of an individual?
What is the term for specific characteristics of an individual?
Trait
What is the offspring of crosses between parents with different traits called?
What is the offspring of crosses between parents with different traits called?
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What is a sequence of DNA that codes for a protein and determines a trait called?
What is a sequence of DNA that codes for a protein and determines a trait called?
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What is one of the different forms of a gene called?
What is one of the different forms of a gene called?
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What is Mendel's second conclusion, which states that some alleles are dominant and others are recessive, called?
What is Mendel's second conclusion, which states that some alleles are dominant and others are recessive, called?
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What is the separation of alleles during gamete formation called?
What is the separation of alleles during gamete formation called?
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What is the formation of sex cells called?
What is the formation of sex cells called?
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What is the term for a sex cell?
What is the term for a sex cell?
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Genetic
Genetic
The scientific study of heredity.
Fertilization
Fertilization
Process in sexual reproduction where male and female cells join to form a new cell.
Trait
Trait
Specific characteristics of an individual.
Hybrid
Hybrid
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Gene
Gene
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Allele
Allele
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Principle of dominance
Principle of dominance
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Segregation
Segregation
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Gamete formation
Gamete formation
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Gamete
Gamete
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Study Notes
Genetics Terminology
- Genetics is the study of heredity.
- Fertilization is the union of male and female reproductive cells to create a new cell.
- A trait is a specific characteristic of an individual.
- A hybrid is the offspring of parents with differing traits.
- A gene is a DNA sequence coding for a protein, influencing traits and inherited.
- An allele is a variant form of a gene.
- The principle of dominance states some alleles are dominant, others are recessive.
- Segregation is the separation of alleles during gamete formation.
- Gamete formation is the creation of sex cells.
- A gamete is a sex cell.
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Test your understanding of key genetics terms including heredity, fertilization, and traits. This quiz covers essential concepts essential for studying genetics. Enhance your knowledge about genes, alleles, and gamete formation.
