Inheritance of allels Flashcards
1
Q
Heterozygous
A
One of each genotype (Aa)
2
Q
Homozygous
A
Same Genotype (AA or aa)
3
Q
Genotype
A
The allels combination using letters, AA; Aa; aa
4
Q
Phenotypes
A
Words describing the physical appearance of characteristics
5
Q
Dominant
A
Traits that only need one allel to show (capital letter)
6
Q
Recessive
A
Traits that are hidden by a dominant genotype/ doesn’t show in a heterozygous pair
7
Q
Pure bred
A
AA or aa
8
Q
Co-dominant
A
Is patchy or spotted showing both parents
9
Q
In complete
A
a blend of both parents
red+white= Pink