6.1 Inheritance Flashcards
1
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What is a gene?
A
A gene is a section of DNA that codes for a specific protein or trait
2
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What is an allele?
A
An alternative form of a gene that can result in different traits
3
Q
What is the difference between dominant and recessive alleles?
A
Dominant alleles mask the expression of recessive alleles
4
Q
What is a genotype?
A
The genetic makeup of an organism, consisting of the alleles inherited from its parents
5
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What is a phenotype?
A
The physical expression of an organism’s genotype, determined by its genes and environment
6
Q
What is a Punnett square?
A
A diagram used to predict the genetic outcomes of a cross between two organisms
7
Q
What is the law of independent assortment?
A
The law stating that genes for different traits are inherited independently of each other
