Flashcards: Fundamentals of Genetics — 10 cards

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1Question

Gene — definition?

Answer

DNA segment encoding a specific trait.

2Question

Gene — definition?

Answer

DNA segment encoding a protein or RNA.

3Question

Mendel's Law of Segregation — role?

Answer

Alleles separate during gamete formation.

4Question

Allele — variation?

Answer

Different forms of a gene.

5Question

Chromosomes — function?

Answer

Carry genetic information in DNA form.

6Question

Chromosome — role?

Answer

Carries genetic information.

7Question

Mendel’s Law of Segregation?

Answer

Alleles separate during gamete formation.

8Question

Mendel’s Law of Independent Assortment?

Answer

Genes segregate independently.

9Question

Chromosomal Theory of Inheritance?

Answer

Chromosomes carry genes.

10Question

Mutations — importance?

Answer

Source of genetic variation.

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