genetics Flashcards
trait
The characteristic that make one individual different from another
allele
The different versions of the same trait
heterozygous
Genes that have two different alleles
OffSpring
The new organisms produced (babies)
Genetics
The study of how different traits are passed down from parent to offspring
Dominant
Stronger allele that is shown with capital letters
Heredity
The passing of traits from parent to offspring
Inherited traits
Traits that come from the parent and are passed on through DNA
Genotype
The genetic makeup of an individual that is represented using 2 letters
Gene
A portion of your DNA that determines a specific trait
Acquired traits
A trait that is learned
Phenotype
The physical characteristics of the traits of what it looks like
Punnett Square
A tool that shows the different gene combinations that might result from a genetic cross
Recessive
the weaker side allele that is shown with a lowercase letter. must be 2 lowercase letters
Homozygous
Genes that have 2 identical alleles
