Genetics

Question 1

is the study of heredity. It involves studying how traits are passed from parents to offspring.

Answer 1

genetics

Question 2

is the passing of traits from parents to offspring.

Answer 2

heredity

Question 3

Are the characteristics of an organism. Examples are eye color, freckles, height or dimples.

Answer 3

traits

Question 4

Thread-like structures in the nucleus of cells that carry genetic information. It consists of a long strand of DNA containing many genes.

Answer 4

chromosome

Question 5

A molecule made up of nucleotides that contains genetic information for cell growth, division and function.

Answer 5

DNA

Question 6

A segment on a chromosome that determines a specific trait. They are the units of heredity.

Answer 6

Gene

Question 7

the genetic make up or code of an organism - Ex: BB, Bb, bb

Answer 7

Genotype

Question 8

the observable traits or physical appearance of an organism - Ex: brown eyes or blue eyes

Answer 8

Phenotype