Genetics and Heredity
Welcome to Genetics and Heredity. This lesson covers key standards-aligned content.
Core Concept
GENETICS studies how traits are inherited. DNA is the molecule that carries genetic information in a double helix structure. GENES are sections of DNA that code for specific traits. You get one set of genes from each parent. DOMINANT traits show when one or two copies are present (represented by capital letters: B). RECESSIVE traits show only with two copies (bb). PUNNETT SQUARES predict offspring probabilities. MUTATIONS are changes in DNA that create variation.
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