Genetics/ Heredity Flashcards
1
Q
Inherited traits
A
Physical characteristics that are passed from parent to offspring
2
Q
Learned behavior
A
Behaviors that are not inherited
3
Q
Trait
A
Quality of characteristics of a living thing
4
Q
Genes
A
Parts of a cell that contains our inherited traits
5
Q
Heredity
A
The passing of traits from parent to offspring
6
Q
Instinct
A
Behaviors you inherit
7
Q
Phenotype
A
What someone looks like
8
Q
Genotype
A
The genetic makeup
9
Q
Dominant
A
Traits that show up more often
10
Q
Recessive
A
Traits that show up less
