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| A factor that controls a trait. |
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| Different forms of a gene |
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| Also known as a purebred where both alleles are dominant, BB or MM |
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| Also known as hybrid, Bb or Mm |
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| When both alleles are recessive, bb or mm |
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| Organisms genetic make up |
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| Organisms physical make up |
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| 2 different alleles for a trait |
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| Either 2 homozygous dominant, BB, or 2 homozygous recessive, bb |
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| How many total chromosomes do humans have? |
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| Give an example of a recessive genotype |
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| What does a Punnet Square show you? |
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| It shows the probability of certain traits on offspring. |
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| When both genes show up equally producing a distinct phenotype, both traits show up in the offspring. Example: spot and stripes |
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| When one allele is not completely expressed, as seen in pink flowers. |
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| Trait gotten from the parents |
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| Trait acquired over time from experiences. |
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| Change in the genetic sequence of organism. |
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| Genetic problem caused by one or more abnormalities in the genome, especially a condition that is present from birth. |
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| Example of Genetic Disorder |
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| T/F Radiation causes cancer |
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| T/F Exposure to chemicals can cause cancer |
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| T/F Lifestyle factors, such as smoking, can cause cancer |
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| T/F Mutations in the genetic material can cause cancer |
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| A twisted ladder - double helix |
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| What are chains of amino acids made up of? |
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| List the four nitrogen bases: |
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| Adenine, Cytosine, Thymine, and Guanine |
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| What does mRNA stand for? |
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| The esophagus, liver, rectum, and gall bladder are all part of which system? |
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| 5 parts of your vertebrae |
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1. Cervical
2. Lumbar
3. Thoracic
4. Sacrum
5. Coccyx |
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| List the bones in your left leg: |
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| Femur, patella, fibula, and tibia, tarpals, metatarpals, phallanges |
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| What two type of fibers are muscles made up of? |
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| Fast Twitch & Slow Twitch |
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| Connective tissue between joints that can be found on the edges of your ears and tip of your nose. |
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| Four things the skeletal system is designed to do: |
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1. Protection
2. Support
3. Movement
4. Blood synthesis |
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| 3 main functions of the muscular system: |
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1. Movement
2. Circulate blood
3. Move food through the digestive system. |
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| 4 parts your bones are made up of |
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1. Bone marrow
2. Periosteum
3. Compact bone
4. Spongy bone |
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| What part of the bone makes red blood cells? |
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1. Cardiac
2. Smooth
3. Skeletal |
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| What is it called when muscles work without you knowing it? |
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| Involuntary actions, heart beating |
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| Where are cardiac muscles found? |
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| What is the function of the respiratory system? |
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| Removes CO2 from the body and brings in O2 for cells. |
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| What is cellular respiration? |
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| Process in which oxygen and glucose undergo a series of chemical reactions. This is the way cells breakdown glucose for energy. |
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| List all of the parts involved in the respiratory system |
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| Nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs. |
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| What is the purpose of the digestive system? |
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| To absorb nutrients from food and remove waste. |
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