Reproduction

Question 1

Gamete

Answer 1

Gametes are an organism’s reproductive cells. They are also referred to as sex cells. Female gametes are called ova or egg cells, and male gametes are called sperm.

Question 2

Chromosome

Answer 2

A strand of DNA containing genes

Question 3

Gene

Answer 3

A section of DNA which codes for a characteristic

Question 4

Allele

Answer 4

Different forms of the same gene

Question 5

Homozygote

Answer 5

This is having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes.

Question 6

Heterozygote

Answer 6

This is an individual having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes

Question 7

Genotype

Answer 7

This is the genetic constitution of an individual organism.

Question 8

Phenotype

Answer 8

This is the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.

Question 9

Dominant

Answer 9

Dominant refers to the relationship between two versions of a gene. Individuals receive two versions of each gene, known as alleles, from each parent.

Question 10

Recessive

Answer 10

Refers to a trait that is expressed only when genotype is homozygous; a trait that tends to be masked by other inherited traits.