Genetic Inheritance and Genetic Crosses (LC 2026) (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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Classification
Classification
Placing organisms into similar groups
Taxonomy
Taxonomy
Branch of science that classifies organisms
Species
Species
A group of organisms that interbreed to produce fertile offspring
Variations
Variations
Differences between individuals of a species
Two types of variations
Two types of variations
Acquired and inherited
Are acquired variations controlled by genes?
Are acquired variations controlled by genes?
No, not controlled by genes
Examples of acquired variations
Examples of acquired variations
Speaking, riding a bike, using a computer
Are inherited variations controlled by genes?
Are inherited variations controlled by genes?
Yes, controlled by genes
Examples of inherited variations
Examples of inherited variations
Number of fingers, production of hair and nails
Heredity
Heredity
Passing features from parents to offspring via genes
Gene
Gene
Section of DNA that causes production of a protein
Gene expression
Gene expression
How genetic info in a gene is decoded in the cell to produce a protein
Formula for characteristics
Formula for characteristics
Heredity + Environment