DNA + Heredity

Question 1

gene

Answer 1

sub unit of DNA that contains a code for proteins

gene for eye color

Question 2

allele

Answer 2

specific variation of a gene
dominant or recessive
(blue/brown eyes)

Question 3

dominant

Answer 3

the overpowering allele

Question 4

recessive

Answer 4

the less powering allele

Question 5

genotype

Answer 5

genetic makeup of an individual (inside)

Question 6

phenotype

Answer 6

expressed trait in an individual (outside)

Question 7

heterozygous

Answer 7

organisms containing 2 different alleles (Tt or hybrid)

Question 8

homozygous

Answer 8

organisms containing 2 of same alleles (TT or tt or pure)

Question 9

heredity

Answer 9

passing of traits from parents to offspring
genetics are the study of heredity
genetics = biology field

Question 10

family pedigrees

Answer 10

diagram with history of traits from generations

Question 11

Gregor Mendel

Answer 11

founded heredity
botanist from mid 19th century
different types of plants + family pedigrees
experimented with 1000 pea plants

Question 12

traits

Answer 12

your characteristics

what makes you “you”