Heterozygous and Homozygous Flashcards
1
Q
Homozygous alleles?
A
Both alleles are the same (both dominant or both recessive)
2
Q
What is the other name for homozygous alleles?
A
Purebred
3
Q
Heterozygous alleles?
A
Both alleles are different (one dominant, one recessive).
4
Q
Letters in homozygous recessive?
A
2 lowercase letters, e.g bb
5
Q
Letters in homozygous dominant?
A
2 capital letters, e.g BB
6
Q
Letters in heterozygous?
A
1 capital 1 lowercase letter, e.g Bb