Genes/Heredity Flashcards
1
Q
Inherited traits
A
Physical characteristics that are passed from parents to offspring.
2
Q
Learned behaviors
A
Behaviors that are not inherited.
3
Q
Trait
A
Quality or characteristics of a living thing.
4
Q
Genes
A
Part of a cell that contains our inherited traits.
5
Q
Heredity
A
The passing of traits from parents to offspring.
6
Q
Instinct
A
Behaviors you inherit.
7
Q
Phenotype
A
Phenotype is what an individual looks like.
8
Q
Genotype
A
Genotype is the actual genetic make up.
9
Q
Dominate
A
Dominate genes are the stronger genes.
10
Q
Recesssive
A
Recessive genes are the weaker genes.
