Phenotypes & Genotypes Flashcards
1
Q
Gene
A
A segment on a chromosome that determines a particular trait
2
Q
Allele
A
Each gene has different possible forms called alleles
Dominant allele
Recessive allele
3
Q
Homozygous
A
Homozygous dominant : BB
homozygous recessive : bb
4
Q
Heterozygous
A
Bb
5
Q
Test cross
A
To find genotypes of unknowns
6
Q
Incomplete dominance
A
Where both alleles are shown
7
Q
Co dominance
A
When both alleles expressed fully to produce a third phenotype
