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What is DNA arranged on?
What is DNA arranged on?
chromosomes
What is a gene?
What is a gene?
an individual set of instructions
What can genes determine?
What can genes determine?
eye color, hair type and color
What is a version of a gene called?
What is a version of a gene called?
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Why are people different from each other despite having the same genes?
Why are people different from each other despite having the same genes?
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Chromosomes are basically just a long string of ______
Chromosomes are basically just a long string of ______
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There are genes that determine eye ______
There are genes that determine eye ______
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Being good at writing music might be affected by specific ______
Being good at writing music might be affected by specific ______
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A version of a gene is known as an ______
A version of a gene is known as an ______
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Genes come in different ______
Genes come in different ______
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Study Notes
DNA Structure
- DNA is arranged on chromosomes
- Chromosomes are essentially long strings of genes
Genes
- A gene is a unit of heredity that carries information from one generation to the next
- Genes can determine various traits, such as eye color, height, and other characteristics
Genetic Variation
- A version of a gene is called an allele
- Genes come in different alleles, which contribute to individual differences
- People are different from each other despite having the same genes because of the variation in alleles
Traits and Characteristics
- There are genes that determine eye color
- Being good at writing music might be affected by specific genes
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