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Genetics1: Basic Principles of Heredity

Match the terms to their definitions.

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the passing of traits from one parent to its offspring is called ___.heredity
The gentic code determines a ___.trait
Hair color, eye color, height, etc. are examples of ___traits
You inherit your traits from your ___.parents
___ was the first to study how traits are inherited.Gregor Mendel
G. Mendel studied ___ plants.pea
G. Mendel's studies became the basis for ___.genetics
Pea plants were studied because the 2 traits of ___ and color.height
__ of the pea plant was also able to be controlled.Pollination
Mendal had to start with plants that remained the same over many ___.generations
___ plants remain constant over time.(Ex. only grow tall)Pure
Mendal found that pure plants, when pollinated with like plants, produced more plants ___ the original.like
variety within a traitallele


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