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Science CH.11
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Question | Answer |
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What is Genetics | The study of how traits or characteristics are inherited |
Name some EXAMPLES of inherited characteristics | Height, Eye Colour, Length of eyelashes, Shape of Face |
Name some EXAMPLES of non-inherited characteristics | Interest in sport, writing, reading, riding a bike, using a computer |
What are chromosomes | Thread-like structures made of DNA and protein found in the nucleus of cells |
What are Genes | Short sections of DNA located on chromosomes |
How many chromosomes are in a zygote? | 48 |
How many chromosomes are taken from each parent? | 23 |