Genetics
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Objective
I can define genes and explain their role in determining traits.
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Warm-up video
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Practice
7 questions
Define the terms "gene" and "trait" in your own words.
Explain the difference between a dominant and a recessive trait, using an example from Mendel's pea plant experiments.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
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“Define the term "gene" in your own words. Explain how genes determine traits, using an example from the video about pea plants. ”
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