Genes, Heredity Flashcards
1
Q
Trait
A
Quality of characteristics of a living thing.
2
Q
Inherited trait
A
Physical characteristics that are passed from parents to offspring.
3
Q
Heredity
A
Passing of traits from parents to offspring.
4
Q
Instincts
A
Behaviors you inherit.
5
Q
Learned behaviors
A
Behaviors that are not inherited.
6
Q
Genes
A
Part of a cell that contains our inherited traits.
7
Q
Phenotype
A
Your physical make up, your physical features.
8
Q
Dominant
A
The gene that shows up more often.
9
Q
Recessive
A
The gene that is less common than the one that shows up more.
10
Q
Genotype
A
The genes in your body.
