Genes Flashcards
1
Q
Heredity
A
The passing of physical characteristics
2
Q
Trait
A
Each different form of characteristic
3
Q
Genetics
A
The scientific study of heredity
4
Q
Dominant allele
A
One whose trait always shows up in the organism when the allele is present.
5
Q
Recessive allele
A
Is hidden whenever the dominant allele is present
6
Q
Genotype
A
Genetic makeup LL Ll ll
7
Q
Phenotype
A
Physical makeup (long, short)
8
Q
Homozygous
A
Same (LL, ll
9
Q
Heterozygous
A
Different (Ll)