Lab 5 Flashcards
1
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Gene
A
Factor of inheritance for a particular trait. Specific nucleotide sequence
2
Q
Allele
A
Different forms of the same gene
3
Q
Genotypes
A
genetic makeup of an organism
4
Q
Phenotype
A
Physical appearance of an organism’s trait
5
Q
Frequency
A
the proportion within a total population. expressed as a decimal (between 0 and 1)
6
Q
Ratio
A
proportion of one thing to another. real numbers (X:X)
7
Q
Mendel’s First Law
A
alleles of one gene segregate from one another during gamete formation.
8
Q
Mendel’s Second Law
A
alleles of different genes assort independently of one another during gamete formation.
9
Q
Uses for a test cross
A
- To find an unknown genotype
- To find if the genes are linked
10
Q
Test Cross
A
Crossing an individual with a homozygous recessive individual
11
Q
Recombinant Type Gametes
A
Combinations not present in the parental genotypes
