Genetics/Heredity Flashcards
1
Q
Trait
A
Quality of characteristics of a living thing
2
Q
Inherited Traits
A
Physical characteristics that are passed down from parent to offspring
3
Q
Heredity
A
Passing of traits from parents to offspring
4
Q
Instincts
A
Behaviors you inherit
5
Q
Learned behaviors
A
Behaviors that are not inherited
6
Q
Genes
A
Parts of a cell that contains our inherited traits
7
Q
Phenotype
A
Is what an individual looks like
8
Q
Genotype
A
Is the actual genetic make up
9
Q
Recessive
A
Traits that show up less often
10
Q
Dominant
A
Traits that show up more often