Vocabulary; Flashcards
what is an allele?
an Allele is different forms of the same gene.
what is Codominance?
Codominance is when both alleles are expressed equally in the phenotype.
what is Diploid?
a Diploid is a cell containing two sets of chromosomes.
what are Gamates?
Gamates are sex cells that combine to produce new offspring.
what is Haploid?
a Gamate is a cell containing only one set of chromosomes.
what is Heterozygous?
Heterozygous is having two different alleles at a locus.
what is Homozygous?
Homozygous is having two identical alleles at a locus.
what is Meiosis?
Meiosis is the process by which the gonads make the haploid gametes.
what is Mitosis?
Mitosis is the process by which diploid somatic cells make identical diploid copies of themselves to grow and repair.
what is a Nucleotide?
a Nucleotide is a subunit of DNA
what is a Phenotype?
a Phenotype is a way an organism appears.
what is a Punnet square?
a Punnet Square is a specialised gird to show crosses
what is a Test Cross?
a Test Cross is a special type of cross-breeding test that can be used to identify whether an organism is homozygous or heterozygous for a dominant trait.
what is a Codon?
a Codon is three RNA bases that are code for an amino acid.
