Inheritance

Question 1

What is an allele? (2)

Answer 1

1. Different versions of the same gene that determine characteristics
2. Can be either dominant (always expressed) or recessive (only expressed if the other allele is also recessive)

Question 2

Define phenotype.

Answer 2

Observable characteristic resulting from one’s genotype and its interaction with the environment

Question 3

Define genotype

Answer 3

Combo of alleles an organism has

Question 4

What is the difference between heterozygous and homozygous?

Answer 4

1. Het = 2 different alleles

2. Hom = 2 of the same allele

Question 5

During sexual reproduction, each offspring…?

Answer 5

inherits 2 alleles of each gene from each gamete