11.1 Flashcards
1
Q
What is a homologous trait?
A
A trait that has the same type of allele (Ex AA or AA)
2
Q
What does heterozygous mean?
A
One of each type of allele (Aa)
3
Q
What is the genotype?
A
the allele combination
4
Q
What is the phenotype?
A
The physical trait that is present
5
Q
what is the phenotype ratio for a cross between a FF and a Ff
A
4/4 Dominant, 0/4 recessive
6
Q
If a genotype is heterozygous, is it dominant or recessive?
A
dominant
7
Q
what is codominance
A
where each allele is expressed
8
Q
What are some examples of phenotypes?
A
brown eyes, blonde hair, tall
9
Q
What did Gregor Mendel discover?
A
he distinguished characteristics that were passed down through heredity
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