vocab unit 4 Flashcards
a person from whom one is descended from
ancestor
a person, plant, or animal that is descended from a particular ancestor
descendant
genetic material is donated from only one parent; offspring are identical to the parent and each other
asexual reproduction
made of DNA located in the nucleus; contains genetic information needed to carry out cell functions and make new cells
chromosome
one of two or more genes that may occur on a chromosome
allele
different combinations of alleles from each parent
Diverse Offspring
offspring are identical to the parent
Uniform Offspring
located in the nucleus; determines the genetic traits of an organism
DNA
a segment of DNA found on a chromosome; determines the inheritance of a particular trait
Gene
the passage of genetic instructions from one generation to the next
Heredity
the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics
Genetics
genetic material is donated from two parents; offspring differ from each parent and each other
Sexual reproduction
behavioral characteristics or physical attributes of an organism that are expressed by genes and/or influenced by the environment
Traits
If an individual carries two different genres for a trait (Aa)
Heterozygous
If an individual carries the same two alleles for a gene
Homozygous