Practice What Is Genetics? (1) - Genetics and Inheritance - IB MYP Class 10 Sciences (Group 4)

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Question 1.
Define genetics.
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Think about what genetics explores in terms of traits.
Question 2.
What does heredity mean?
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Consider how characteristics are handed down to children.
3Question 3.
What is genetics?
- Study of stars
- Study of heredity
- Study of ecosystems
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Remember the focus of the study.
4Question 4.
True or False: Variation is not needed for evolution.
- True
- False
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Consider the role of variation in populations.
Question 5.
Evaluate the implications of genetic engineering in agriculture. What ethical considerations arise?
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Consider both the benefits and potential pitfalls.
Question 6.
Create a model to explain how DNA replication supports heredity. Use diagrams to illustrate your explanation.
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Think about how each strand leads to exact copies of genes.

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