Unit 3: Genetics Flashcards
Alleles
Variations of genes
asexual reproduction
autosomes
carrier
cell cycle
centromere
centre part of chromosomes
chromatin
DNA wound around histone proteins.
chromosome
Wound up chromatin
cross over
A form of genetic recombination where genes cross over to homolougous chromosomes when in a tetrad.
deletion
A portion of a chromosome is lost. error at the chromosome level.
dihybrid
dihybrid crosses have multipe variable traits. Parental generation gives birth to filial generation. 3:1 F2 generation traits are mendellian ratio.
diploid
dominant
epigenetics
egg and sperm form various organs after fertilization
gametes
gene locus
genotype
A person’s genetic traits. Received from parents
genes
A group of three nitrous bases making up a part of a trait.
haploid
hereditary
heterozygous
histones
homologous chromosomes
Chromosomes with the same genes from your mom and dad
homozygous
incomplete dominance
A cross between two phenotypes creates a third phenotype, usually between the two dominant phenotypes. (both capitals: R=red R’=white RR’=pink)