
Genetics
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Jakayla Clyburn
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Genetics
December 1st, 2020
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Multiple Select
How does this organism reproduce? Select all that apply.
Sexual reproduction
Asexual reproduction
Binary Fission
Spore Formation
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Multiple Select
How does this organism reproduce? Select all that apply.
Sexual reproduction
Asexual reproduction
Budding
Meiosis
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Multiple Select
How does this organism reproduce? Select all that apply.
Mitosis
Sexual reproduction
Meiosis
Fertilization
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Multiple Choice
Which is a disadvantage for undergoing sexual reproduction?
Sexual reproduction requires less energy.
Sexual reproduction requires more energy.
Sexual reproduction results in less diversity among offspring.
Sexual reproduction results in more diversity among offspring.
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Genetics
genetics explain why we inherit certain traits from our parents.
As you go through the notes, write down all the statements that are in color.
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DNA
DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid.
Our DNA is a molecule containing all of our genetic material.
It is found in the nucleus of our cells.
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Genes
A gene is a segment of DNA that encodes for a gene product.
378 genes code for skin color in mice and humans.
Only eight genes code for hair color.
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Poll
How many genes do you think humans have?
500 - 1,000
10,000 - 15,000
20,000 - 25,000
more than 1 million
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Chromosomes
Chromosomes are structures that carry genes.
Chromosomes are copied and passed down to offspring
Our chromosomes come in pairs (each of our parents give us one for every pair)
Humans have 46 (23 pairs)
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DNA make up genes.
Multiple genes are found on each chromosome.
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Multiple Choice
Our ________ are segments of DNA that can encode for a trait.
chromosomes
genes
mitosis
eggs
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Multiple Choice
What are genes made of?
Chromosomes
DNA
More genes
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Multiple Choice
There are multiple _________ on our chromosomes.
genes
nuclei
cells
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Multiple Choice
Chromosomes come in pairs. Each of your parents give you a chromosome for every pair. True or False?
True
False
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