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What is the primary function of DNA?
What are alleles?
What is the term for the physical expression of an individual's genotype?
Which type of inheritance does not follow the laws of Mendel?
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What is a change in the DNA sequence of an individual?
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What is the movement of genes from one population to another?
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What is the process by which the environment selects for certain traits or characteristics?
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What are chromosomes composed of?
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Study Notes
What is Genetics?
Genetics is the scientific study of heredity, genes, and genetic variation. It involves the analysis of genes, their functions, and their role in the development and growth of organisms.
Key Concepts:
1. DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid)
- Double helix structure composed of nucleotides (A, C, G, and T)
- Contains genetic information passed from one generation to the next
2. Genes
- Segments of DNA that code for specific traits or characteristics
- Can be dominant or recessive
3. Alleles
- Different forms of a gene that occupy the same position on a chromosome
- Can result in different expressions of a trait
4. Chromosomes
- Thread-like structures made up of DNA and proteins
- Carry genetic information in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells
5. Genotype and Phenotype
- Genotype: the genetic makeup of an individual (e.g., AA or Aa)
- Phenotype: the physical expression of the genotype (e.g., blue eyes or brown eyes)
Inheritance Patterns:
1. Mendelian Inheritance
- Follows the laws of Mendel (e.g., segregation, independent assortment)
- Predicts the probability of certain traits being passed down
2. Non-Mendelian Inheritance
- Does not follow Mendelian laws
- Includes patterns such as incomplete dominance and codominance
Genetic Variation:
1. Mutation
- Change in the DNA sequence of an individual
- Can result in genetic variation
2. Genetic Drift
- Random change in the frequency of a gene or allele in a population
3. Gene Flow
- Movement of genes from one population to another
- Can increase genetic variation
4. Natural Selection
- Process by which the environment selects for certain traits or characteristics
- Can lead to adaptation and increased fitness
What is Genetics?
- Genetics is the scientific study of heredity, genes, and genetic variation.
- It involves the analysis of genes, their functions, and their role in the development and growth of organisms.
Key Concepts:
DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid)
- Has a double helix structure composed of nucleotides (A, C, G, and T).
- Contains genetic information passed from one generation to the next.
Genes
- Segments of DNA that code for specific traits or characteristics.
- Can be dominant or recessive.
Alleles
- Different forms of a gene that occupy the same position on a chromosome.
- Can result in different expressions of a trait.
Chromosomes
- Thread-like structures made up of DNA and proteins.
- Carry genetic information in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells.
Genotype and Phenotype
- Genotype is the genetic makeup of an individual (e.g., AA or Aa).
- Phenotype is the physical expression of the genotype (e.g., blue eyes or brown eyes).
Inheritance Patterns:
Mendelian Inheritance
- Follows the laws of Mendel (e.g., segregation, independent assortment).
- Predicts the probability of certain traits being passed down.
Non-Mendelian Inheritance
- Does not follow Mendelian laws.
- Includes patterns such as incomplete dominance and codominance.
Genetic Variation:
Mutation
- A change in the DNA sequence of an individual.
- Can result in genetic variation.
Genetic Drift
- A random change in the frequency of a gene or allele in a population.
Gene Flow
- The movement of genes from one population to another.
- Can increase genetic variation.
Natural Selection
- The process by which the environment selects for certain traits or characteristics.
- Can lead to adaptation and increased fitness.
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Explore the basics of genetics, including the study of heredity, genes, and genetic variation, and learn about key concepts such as DNA and genes.
