Inheritance Flashcards
1
Q
How many pieces of information do you have for each characteristic ?
A
2
2
Q
The two pieces of information you have come from two different cells which cells are they ?
A
Sperm and egg
3
Q
What is an alliel ?
A
A different form of a gene
4
Q
How many alliels do you have for each characteristic ?
A
2
5
Q
What are the two types of alliels called ?
A
Dominant and recessive
6
Q
What does homozygous mean ?
A
When a person inherits two of the same genes for a specific characteristics
7
Q
What does heterozygous mean ?
A
When a person inherits two genes that are different for a specific characteristic
8
Q
What is a genotype ?
A
Describes alliels present / genetic information
9
Q
What is a phenotype ?
A
Your physical appearance
