Alleles Flashcards
Alleles
What is an Allele?
A allele is the different versions/form of a gene.
Difference between homologous and non-homologous
Homologous is two alleles that are same and non-homologous is two different alleles.
Difference between genes and alleles
Genes is a segment of DNA while alleles is a version of DNA
Difference between haploid and diploid
A haploid is half the cell while diploid is both the cells
What are Dominant alleles?
Dominant alleles will always be expressed when they’re present
What are Recessive alleles?
Recessive alleles are expressed only when there are two Recessive alleles
What is a genotype?
The alleles that a person has. ex-Bb
What is a phenotype?
The trait that is seen. ex-brown eyes
What is a Homozgous?
two of the same
What is a Hetrozgous
two of not the same.
Difference between autosome and sex cells
Autosome determine your traits and sex cells determine your gender.