Properties of Matter Part 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What is heredity?
A
The passing of traits from an organism to its offspring.
2
Q
What is a dominant trait/recessive trait?
A
The stronger of the two traits./The weaker trait.
3
Q
What is a hybrid?
A
A gene pair that has two different kind of traits. Ex. - Tt
4
Q
What is an allele?
A
Each version of a gene.
5
Q
Who is the Father of Genetics?
A
Gregor Mendel
6
Q
What is the Law of Segregation?
A
When the parent sex cells separate, each pair goes to each sex cell.
