Genetics Flashcards
the genetic make up of an organism
genotype
a cross that 3
contains or more traits
hybrid
segments of DNA that determines the traits
genes
one hallf of a chromosome
chromatid
the father of genetic s
gregor mendel
the start of sperm production
spermatogenesis
n organism that is heterozygous for two different genes
dihybrid
a molecule that contains genetic info
DNA
chart that is used to predict genetic crosses
punnett square
spermatid
1 sperm or the younglins
the likelihood for something ot occur
probability
a cross between two organisms with different variations at one genetic locus of interest
monohybrid
it determines the physical appearance of an organism
phenotype
an egg cell
ovum
the study of heredity and how traits are passed
genetics
comparison of outcomes
ratio
the plural form of an egg cell or ovum
ova
oogenesis
the start of egg cell production
thread like structures made out of DNA that carry genes
chromosomes
homozygous
having identical traits (same alleles)
small, nonfunctional cells that are created when an oocyte divides during meiosis
polar bodies (unfertilized egg)
different forms of a gene
alleles (dominant and recessive)
