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5th Grade Genetics Vocabulary Quiz
Genetics Vocabulary Quiz for 5th grade
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5th Grade
04/03/2012

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Genetics
Definition
The science that studies how traits are inherited
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Genes
Definition
The characteristics in cells that determine what characteristics will be passed from parents to children
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chromosomes
Definition
The structure inside cells that contain genes
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Dominant
Definition
A gene that always overpowers a recessive gene.
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Recessive
Definition
A gene that does not show itself unless it is paired with a like gene.
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Offspring
Definition
The first generation of decendants produced by an animal or plant.
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Heredity
Definition
The passing of characteristics from parents to their children.
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Traits
Definition
Characteristics such as eye colr, hair color, etc..
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Inherited Traits
Definition
To receive by genetic transmission
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Acquired Traits
Definition
To develop after birth usually as a result of environmental forces. For example...dyed hair
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Dichotomy
Definition
Something divided into two parts
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