Chapter 11&14: Mendels Princeples And Punnett Squares Flashcards
1
Q
Where in the nucleus are genes found?
What is there function?
A
DNA
The study of heredity
2
Q
What is an allele?
A
Different forms of genes
3
Q
What is genotype?
A
Genetic makeup
4
Q
What is phenotype?
A
Physical characteristics
5
Q
What is homozygous?
A
Two identical alleles
6
Q
What is heterozygous?
A
Two different alleles
7
Q
What is dominant?
A
When a trait is dominant over another
8
Q
What is recessive?
A
It is when a trait is recessive than others
9
Q
Give an example of homozygous genotype and heterozygous genotype?
A
Homozygous: TT or tt
Heterozygous: Tt
10
Q
What is segregation?
A
The separation of alleles
11
Q
What is independent assortment?
A
Genes for different traits can segregate independently during formation of gametes
