Genetics Flashcards
Define dominant
The trait that is show
Define homozygous
2 identical alleles for a particular trait
Define recessive
Trait that is masked
Define heterozygous
2 different alleles for the same trait
Define genotype
The appearance of the gene
Define phenotype
The physical appearance of the organism
Define gene
Chemical factors that determines our trait
Define heredity
the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.
Define allele
Different forms of gene
What is simple dominance
The gene that is dominant or recessive
Define incomplete dominance
One allele is NOT completely dominant over the other. Intermediate.
Define codominance
Both alleles are expressed EQUALLY
Define polygenic
One or more gene
Define multiple allelec
One or more version of a gene
Define sex linked
Carried on the the x or Y chromosome
More males than females