8.1 Genetics Flashcards
1
Q
Genotype
A
The letters that represent alleles in a cross
2
Q
Phenotype
A
The physical representation of the genotype
3
Q
Heterozygous
A
BIG LETTER small letter
4
Q
Homozygous
A
BIG LETTER BIG LETTER or small letter small letter
5
Q
Ratio
A
A representation of the number of each allele
6
Q
Dominant vs Recessive
A
Dominant traits take priority over recessive, when paired together
7
Q
Co-dominance
A
When traits aren’t dominant or recessive and make new traits depending on being heterozygous.
8
Q
What did Mendel always start with in the first generation P
A
Pure breeding genetics, homozygous dominant
9
Q
Test cross
A
An experimental cross to determine possible genotypes
10
Q
In the F1 generation what is the distribution?
A
All heterozygous
11
Q
In the F2 generation what is the ratio? (in a general sense)
A
3:1
