heredity Flashcards
1
Q
what are dominant traits?
A
they block other genetic factors (AA)
2
Q
what are recessive traits?
A
they get blocked by more dominant factors (aa)
3
Q
what is genotype?
A
what you can’t see
genetic formula
4
Q
what is phenotype?
A
what you can see
physical appearance
5
Q
what is homozygous?
A
AA - BB - CC - DD
6
Q
what is heterozygous?
A
Aa - Bb - Cc - Dd
7
Q
where are chromosomes found?
A
inside the nucleus
8
Q
where are the alleles found?
A
inside the chromosomes
9
Q
what is incomplete dominance?
A
when neither allele is completely dominant or recessive (they mix)
10
Q
what is codominance?
A
when both alleles are completely visible (they both appear, not mixed)
