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← Unit B1: Genetics & Heredity Test
6 Written Questions
6 Multiple Choice Questions
- 2 different alleles for a gene
- The joining of male and female reproductive cells (egg + sperm)
- Sex cells (eggs or sperm)
- Process by which the chromosome number is reduced by half
- Similar, but not identical
- A specific characteristic of an individual (i.e. eye color, hair color, etc...)
5 True/False Questions
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Diploid → Two sets of chromosomes (1 from each parent)
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Gene → A fertilized egg
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Phenotype → Physical appearance
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Allele → A sequence of DNA that codes for a protein; a factor that is passed from parent to offspring
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Co-dominance → When one allele is not completely dominant over another (i.e. pink flower)
Regenerate Test