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DNA
Genetic material containing genes
Genes
Units of heredity, determine traits
Alleles
Different forms of a gene
Chromosomes
Structures carrying genes
Genetic variation
Differences in DNA sequences
Mendel's Laws of Inheritance:
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Alleles separate during gamete formation
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Genes for different traits segregate independently
Types of Inheritance Patterns:
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Genotype
Genetic makeup of an organism
Phenotype
Observable traits
Punnett Squares
Tool to predict offspring genotypes
Genetic Disorders:
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Meiosis:
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Produce gametes
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Two
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Increases
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Halved
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Four genetically different cells
Mitosis:
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Growth, repair, asexual reproduction
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One
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Maintained
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Conserved
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Two genetically identical cells
Codons
3-nucleotide sequences on mRNA
tRNA
carries specific amino acids
Anticodon
complementary to mRNA codon
Ribosome
site of translation
Start codon
AUG (codes for methionine)
Hydrophobicity
Phenylalanine (F) is most hydrophobic
Charge
Lysine (K) is positively charged
Polarity
Cysteine (C) is polar
Size
Tryptophan (W) is largest
Acidity/Basicity
Histidine (H) is basic
Genetics
The study of genes and heredity
Gene
A unit of heredity that is passed from parent to offspring
Chromosome
Thread-like structures in the cell nucleus that carry genes
Allele
Different forms of a gene
Genotype
An individual's genetic makeup
Phenotype
An individual's observable traits
Dominant
A trait that is expressed when present
Recessive
A trait that is masked when a dominant allele is present
Homozygous
Having two identical alleles for a gene
Heterozygous
Having two different alleles for a gene
Punnett square
A diagram used to predict the outcome of a genetic cross
Inheritance
The passing of traits from parents to offspring
Mendelian genetics
The principles of inheritance discovered by Gregor Mendel
Genetic disorder
A condition caused by abnormalities in an individual's DNA
Genetic counseling
Providing information and support to individuals with genetic conditions
Heritability
The proportion of variation in a trait that is due to genetic factors