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What is the term used for different versions of a gene?
What is the term used for different versions of a gene?
- Alleles (correct)
- Gametes
- Genotypes
- Phenotypes
What is the observable expression of a genotype called?
What is the observable expression of a genotype called?
- Alleles
- Phenotype (correct)
- Homozygous
- Genotype
Which of the following describes an individual with two identical genes for a characteristic?
Which of the following describes an individual with two identical genes for a characteristic?
- Homozygous (correct)
- Gamete
- Heterozygous
- Allele
What are specialized cells involved in sexual reproduction called?
What are specialized cells involved in sexual reproduction called?
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Which term best defines the complete set of genes an individual possesses?
Which term best defines the complete set of genes an individual possesses?
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Study Notes
Genetics
- Genetics studies how inherited traits are passed from parents to offspring.
- A chromosome is a part of a cell that carries information for a particular characteristic.
- Gametes are specialized cells involved in sexual reproduction and are either male or female.
- Genotype refers to the complete set of genes an individual possesses.
- Phenotype is the observable expression of a genotype, the physical characteristics resulting from the genotype.
- Alleles are different versions of a gene.
- Homozygous refers to an individual with two identical genes for the same characteristic.
- Heterozygous refers to an individual with two different versions of a gene for the same characteristic.
- Inheritance is the biological process where traits are passed from parents to offspring.
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