Biology AQA Genetics - Statistics

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Hint Answer % Correct
A length of DNA that codses for a particular polypeptide. gene
93%
Observable or biochemical characteristics of an organism. phenotype
77%
The genetic constitutionof an organism. genotype
62%
The position of (answer to above question) on a particular DNA molecule. locus
58%
A sudden change in the amount or arrangement of the genetic material in a cell. Mutation
51%
When two alleles both contribute to the phenotype. codominance
45%
All the alleles of all the genes in a population at a given time. Gene pool
41%
Any gene that is carried on either the X or Y chromosome is said to be. Sex linked
39%
The evolution of a new species. Speciation
35%
A chromosome that is neither X nor Y. Autosome
32%
When the allele of one gene effects or masks the expression of another gene. Epistasis
29%
The number of times an allele occurs within the (answer to the above question). Allele frequency
26%
In diploid organisms the chromosomes occur in pairs called. Homologous pairs
17%
Selection that favours individuals with extreme phenotypes, rather than those with the mean. Disruptive selection
13%
Type of selection that preserves the average phentoype of a population by favouring average indivinduals. Stabilising selection
12%
The study of the inheritance of a single gene. monohybrid inheritance
10%
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