Genetics Vocab Flashcards
Q3 BIOLOGY
Genetics
The scientific study of heredity.
Fertilization
When male and female reproductive cells join to form a new cell.
Trait
Specific characteristic of an individual.
Hybrid
Offspring of crosses between parents with different traits.
Gene
Sequence of DNA that determines a trait that is passed from parent to offspring.
Allele
One of different forms of a gene.
Principle of Dominance
Mendel’s 2nd conclusion that claims some alleles are dominant and others are recessive.
Biological Segregation
Separation of alleles during gamete formation.
Probability
Likelihood that a certain event will occur.
Homozygous
Having 2 identical alleles for a particular gene.
Heterozygous
Having 2 different alleles for a particular gene.
Phenotype
Physical characteristics of an organism.
The scientific study of heredity.
Genetics
When male and female reproductive cells join to form a new cell.
Fertilization
Specific characteristic of an individual.
Trait
Offspring of crosses between parents with different traits.
Hybrid
Sequence of DNA that determines a trait that is passed from parent to offspring.
Gene
One of different forms of a gene.
Allele
Mendel’s 2nd conclusion that claims some alleles are dominant and others are recessive.
Principle of Dominance
Separation of alleles during gamete formation.
Biological Segregation
Likelihood that a certain event will occur.
Probability
Having 2 identical alleles for a particular gene.
Homozygous
Having 2 different alleles for a particular gene.
Heterozygous
Physical characteristics of an organism.
Phenotype
