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What is the term for the passing on of traits from parents to their offspring?
What is the term for the passing on of traits from parents to their offspring?
- Heredity (correct)
- Natural selection
- Genotype
- Phenotype
What is the complete set of genes within an organism's genome called?
What is the complete set of genes within an organism's genome called?
- Phenotype
- Heredity
- Genotype (correct)
- Natural selection
What do we call the complete set of observable traits of the structure and behavior of an organism?
What do we call the complete set of observable traits of the structure and behavior of an organism?
- Natural selection
- Genotype
- Heredity
- Phenotype (correct)
What molecule encodes genetic information and is known to be passed from one generation to the next?
What molecule encodes genetic information and is known to be passed from one generation to the next?
Which traits arise from the interaction of an organism's genotype with the environment?
Which traits arise from the interaction of an organism's genotype with the environment?
Study Notes
Genetics and Heredity
- The term for the passing on of traits from parents to their offspring is heredity.
Genomics
- The complete set of genes within an organism's genome is called the genotype.
Phenotype
- The complete set of observable traits of the structure and behavior of an organism is called the phenotype.
Genetic Information
- Genetic information is encoded in DNA molecules, which are passed from one generation to the next.
Environmental Interaction
- Traits that arise from the interaction of an organism's genotype with the environment are called phenotype expressions.
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Test your knowledge of heredity, inheritance, and genetics with this quiz. Learn about the passing on of traits from parents to offspring and the concept of biological evolution through natural selection.
