Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Animal Genetics and Breeding > Definitions > Flashcards

Definitions Flashcards

1
Q

animal genetics

A

the study of inheritance in animals

understanding how characteristics are passed through generations

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

animal breeding

A

the application of principles of animal genetics to genetically improve farm animals

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Mendelian genetics

A

simple inheritance of genes that express themselves in a defined and predictable manner

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Population genetics

A

the study of factors that affect the gene and genotypic frequencies of populations

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Quantitative genetics

A

the branch of genetics concerned with influences on measurement of relationships among-, rate of change for-, genetic prediction of- traits that are or can be treated as quantitative

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Molecular genetics

A

the study of the chemical nature of genes and how gene functions affect traits of living organisms

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Genome

A

the full DNA of an organism

the entire set of an individual’s genes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

natural selection

A

independent of deliberate human control

allows animals that are the best adapted to their environment to survive and produce the largest number of offspring

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

seedstock

A

breeding stock

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

genes

A

the basic unit of heredity consisting of a DNA sequence at a specific location on specific chromosomes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

chromosomes

A

long strands of DNA molecules that are organized into pairs

present in nucleus of every sire (paternal) and dam (maternal)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Locus

A

site of a particular gene

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

alleles

A

alternative forms of a particular gene found on a particular locus on a particular chromosome

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

genotype

A

genetic constitution of an individual or cell - its molecular makeup (one-locus)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

homozygous

A

both genes at a locus functionally same

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

heterozygous

A

genes at a locus functionally different

17
Q

meiosis

A

production of gametes (sex cells)

18
Q

segregation

A

the separation of paired genes during gamete formation

19
Q

law of segregation

-mendel’s first principle

A

when gametes are formed, the genes at a given locus separate so that each is incorporated into different gametes

20
Q

independent assortment

-mendel’s 2nd principle

A

genes assorted independently during meiosis

21
Q

embryo formation

A

union of the egg and sperm

22
Q

fertilization

A
  • outcome is a chance event
  • probability of a particular gene combination occurring in a zygote is directly related to frequency a particular gamete occurs

Animal Genetics and Breeding (2 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions