Chapter 13 Flashcards
1
Q
What is a gene?
A
inheritable unit of info for a trait
2
Q
What is locus?
A
the location for a specific gene
3
Q
What is an allelle?
A
different molecular forms of a gene
4
Q
What is the law of segregation?
A
allele pairs of homologs separate during gamete formation
5
Q
What do punnett squares do?
A
determine probable offspring or genotypic and phenotypic ratios
6
Q
What is a test cross?
A
a way to determine an unknown genotype of a dominant phenotype
7
Q
What is the Law of Independent Assortment?
A
alleles of a pair (homologs) separate independently of other allele pairs (homologs)
8
Q
What are linked genes?
A
genes found on the same chromosome
