alleles Flashcards
1
Q
define allleles
A
different versions of the same gene
2
Q
define genotype
A
combination of alleles in an organism
3
Q
if a person has 2 copies of the same allele what are they described as being
A
homozygous
4
Q
define recessive allele
A
an allele that will only be expressed in the phenotype if there are 2 copies
5
Q
define dominant allele
A
an allele that will always be expressed in the phenotype
6
Q
define phenotype
A
observable features of an organism
7
Q
if a person has different alleles what are they described as being
A
heterozygous
