Genetic Terms and Models Flashcards
1
Q
What is phenotype?
A
The physical appearance of the characteristics e.g. dimples or no dimples
2
Q
What is genotype?
A
The genetic makeup e..g Dd DD or dd
3
Q
What is homozygous?
A
Both alleles are the same e.g. DD (homozygous dominant) or dd (homozygous recessive)
4
Q
What is heterozygous?
A
The two alleles are different e.g. Dd
