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Biology, Science
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8th Grade
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Adam Moeller
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Intro to Genetics

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Probability
Probability is simply how likely something is to happen. We use probability often when we are talking about genetics.
You may or may not get your mom's eyes, but what is the probability of that happening?
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Heredity
Though we may look very different, we have about 50% of the same DNA code as a banana and 90% with an elephant.
These differences in genetic code are called traits that are passed down from one generation to the next.
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Multiple Choice
What type of plant did Mendel study?
Green Beans
Asparagus
Watermelons
Peas
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Open Ended
What is a gene?
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Open Ended
What did Aristotle think about how traits are passed to the next generation?
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Multiple Choice
If a trait will show itself if only one chromosome is present it is ________.
Dominate
Recessive
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Multiple Choice
The genetic makeup of a trait, example one dominate from father, one recessive from mother, (Aa) is called
genotype
phenotype
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Multiple Choice
The characteristic of a plant or animal that is expressed by their genes, like yellow flower, is called
genotype
phenotype
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Fill in the Blanks
What is an adaptation?
Type answer...
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Open Ended
How might genetics and probability help with natural selection and adaptations?
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Notes for Inhereited Traits and Genetics
Be sure to write the notes in your notebook so you do not lose track of them.
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