Inheritence Flashcards
1
Q
What is an allele ?
A
It’s a different form of a gene
2
Q
What is a phenotype ?
A
The phenotype of an organism is what it looks like cause u can see it
3
Q
What is a genotype?
A
Non- visible characteristics found in species
4
Q
What does homozygous mean?
A
When an organism has two dominant (AA) or two recessive (aa)
5
Q
What does heterozygous mean?
A
When an allele has one dominant and one recessive (Aa)
6
Q
What is an allele ?
A
Different form of gene compared to a gene which is a specific characteristic
7
Q
Identify the two types of variation
A
Continuous variation: weight and height, it’s polygenic and there is a smooth and continuous curve.
Discrete variations: distinct groups, eye color, blood groups and tongue rolling
