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What is genetics primarily concerned with?
What is genetics primarily concerned with?
- The study of animal behavior
- The passing down of genes and their effects on traits (correct)
- The impact of environmental factors on health
- The classification of organisms
How did genetics impact the development of therapies for human diseases?
How did genetics impact the development of therapies for human diseases?
- Through the study of environmental influences
- By promoting physical fitness programs
- By identifying genetic causes of diseases (correct)
- By enhancing agricultural yields
What does a gene determine regarding an organism?
What does a gene determine regarding an organism?
- The influence of culture on personality traits
- The likelihood of inherited traits and diseases (correct)
- The organism's ability to adapt to its environment
- The specifics of dietary preferences
What is the significance of the locus in genetics?
What is the significance of the locus in genetics?
Who was the first to use the term 'genetics'?
Who was the first to use the term 'genetics'?
Flashcards
Genetics
Genetics
The study of how traits are passed from parents to offspring and how they affect an organism's characteristics.
Gene
Gene
The basic unit of heredity, responsible for carrying genetic information from parents to offspring.
Alleles
Alleles
Different versions of the same gene, located at the same position on homologous chromosomes.
Genome
Genome
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Heredity
Heredity
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Study Notes
Genetics: The Study of Heredity
- Genetics is the study of how genes are passed from one generation to the next and how these genes affect an organism's traits.
- It examines heredity, genes, and genetic variation. Genetics also describes an organism's genetic makeup, including types, groups, or conditions.
- Genetics explains how genes influence an organism's physical appearance, health, and personality. For example, genes determine traits like hair color and susceptibility to diseases.
- An organism's DNA sequence forms its genetic blueprint, containing the information needed to create and maintain cells.
- Genes are arranged sequentially along the DNA of chromosomes.
- Each gene has a specific location on the homologous chromosomes. Genes at the same location are called alleles.
- Genetic principles are used to improve food and clothing production.
- Genetic research helps uncover the causes of human diseases and develops therapies.
- The term "genetics" was coined by William Bateson in 1905.
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