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Genetics Flashcards

Genetics questions on the TEAS often test whether students can apply inheritance patterns, not just define terms, so this deck pairs each term with the concept it's actually used for. It covers molecular and cellular genetics, inheritance patterns, and the tools used to predict traits, like Punnett squares.

Cards also cover protein synthesis and cell division, since these processes explain how genetic instructions actually get carried out. Each term includes a clinical note on why the concept matters, such as inherited conditions or genetic counseling.

Who this deck is for

Pre-nursing students reviewing genetics and heredity for the TEAS science section or an intro biology course.

Topics covered

Foundations Molecular Genetics Cell Genetics Inheritance Inheritance Tools Protein Synthesis Cell Division

Sample terms

Genetics

The study of heredity and how traits are passed from parents to offspring.

Chromatin

The loose combination of DNA and proteins found in a nondividing cell nucleus.

Dominant Allele

An allele expressed when one or two copies are present.

Punnett Square

A diagram used to predict possible allele combinations in offspring.

Polygenic Trait

A trait influenced by multiple genes.

DNA Replication

The process of copying DNA before cell division.

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