genetics Flashcards
your DNA is found in which organelle?
nucleus
DNA is compactly wrapped into what is called a…
chromosome
Mendel worked out that some characteristics where r_____ and some were d_____
recessive and dominant
what is the process of looking/testing for genetic mutations/ variations called?
screening
what is a phenotype?
the observable/ physical characteristic
a section of DNA dedicate to a specific function is called a…
gene
homozygous means…
boht allele are the same
a variant form of the same gene is called…
allele
how many pairs of chromosomes do we have?
23
with what did Mendel discover that characteristics could be predicted?
peas
heterozygous means…
both alleles are different
a genotype is…
the description of the allele combination expressed in letters
genetics is the name given to the biological study of h_______
heredity
