Bio Genetics 4 Punnet squares

Question 1

Define Gene

Answer 1

sections of DNA that code for particular proteins

Question 2

Define locus

Answer 2

location of gene

Question 3

What are the traits of homologous chromosomes?

Answer 3

1. around same size
2. have the same banding pattern -> have the same gene loci

Question 4

Define allele

Answer 4

different version of a gene

Question 5

Define dominant allele

Answer 5

the stronger gene = only need 1 allele to have the trait

Question 6

Define genotype

Answer 6

what alleles you have

Question 7

Define phenotype

Answer 7

physical trait expressed

Question 8

Define homozygous

Answer 8

same type of allele EE, ee

Question 9

Define heterozygous

Answer 9

different alleles Ee

Question 10

Both shaded = non shaded

Answer 10

dominant