Human Genome Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Gamete:
A
Sex cells used for reproduction.
2
Q
What is a Chromosome:
A
Thread-like structures holding genes
3
Q
What is a Gene:
A
A small packet of information controlling a characteristic.
4
Q
What is a Allele:
A
The different versions of a gene
5
Q
What is Dominant (In terms of Genome)
A
The allele that only needs one present to be seen.
6
Q
What is Recessive (In terms of Genome)
A
The allele that 2 present to be seen. eg: tt- Short
7
Q
What is a Homozygous:
A
When alleles are the same, eg tt or TT
8
Q
What is a Heterozygous:
A
When the alleles are different eg: Tt,
9
Q
What is a Genotype:
A
The alleles you have eg: Tt, TT or tt.
