10 Questions
What is the term used to describe the study of how all characteristics of an organism are transmitted through genes?
Genetics
Which term refers to the appearance of a specific character or trait, dependent on genetic makeup?
Phenotype
What is the basic unit of heredity, responsible for family resemblances?
Gene
Which term describes the transmission of traits from one generation to the next?
Inheritance
What does the term 'gene expression' link to according to the text?
Phenotype
What is the function of telomeres in chromosomes?
To prevent chromosome degradation
What is the main difference between heterochromatin and euchromatin?
Heterochromatin is genetically inactive, while euchromatin is transcriptionally active
What is the role of centromeres during cell division?
Serve as handles for mitotic spindles to attach to chromosomes
What is the structure of a chromatid?
One half of a duplicated chromosome
How many chromosomes do humans have in their somatic cells?
46 chromosomes
Test your knowledge on the differences between 'genetics' as a study of inheritance and 'genetic' as an adjective related to genes and traits. Understand how offspring acquire genes from parents and the concepts of inheritance and heredity.
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