B13 - Reproduction Flashcards
1
Q
What is a ‘chromosome’?
A
Molecule that contains genetic information in the form of DNA
2
Q
What is a ‘gene’?
A
Section of the DNA that controls a persons protein production
3
Q
What is an ‘Allele’?
A
Different forms of a gene that code for a specific characteristic
4
Q
What is a ‘Genotype’?
A
An individual’s genetic composition where you can see the alleles
5
Q
What is a ‘Phenotype’?
A
An individual’s physical characteristics that you can see
6
Q
What is ‘homozygous’?
A
Individual with two identical alleles for a characteristic
7
Q
What is ‘Heterozygous’?
A
An individual with 2 different alleles for a characteristic
