Genetics and Inheritance Fundamentals Flashcards (9 cards)

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1Question

Genetic information — stored where?

Answer

In DNA, encoding traits through alleles.

2Question

Mendel's monohybrid experiment — purpose?

Answer

To analyze inheritance of a single gene trait.

3Question

Genetic information storage

Answer

Stored in DNA, encodes traits

4Question

Alleles

Answer

Different versions of a gene

5Question

Diploid genome

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Two chromosome copies, two gene copies

6Question

Mendel's experiments

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Controlled plant crosses, inheritance study

7Question

Monohybridism

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Crossing differing in one trait

8Question

F1 generation

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First offspring from pure lines

9Question

F2 generation

Answer

Offspring by crossing F1, reveals ratios

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