Chapter 5

Question 1

Dominant trait

Answer 1

Ethel trait that observed on the first generation when parents that have different traits are bred

Question 2

Recessive trait

Answer 2

A trait that reappears in the second generation after disappearing in the first generation when parents with different traits are bred

Question 3

Gene

Answer 3

One set of instructions for an inherited trait

Question 4

Allele

Answer 4

One form of alternative forms of on gene that governs a characteristic

Question 5

Phenotype

Answer 5

An organisms appearance or characteristic

Question 6

Genotype

Answer 6

The entire genetic makeup of an organism

Question 7

Probability

Answer 7

The likelihood that a future event will happen

Question 8

Homologous chromosomes

Answer 8

Chromosome that have the same sequence of genes and the same structure

Question 9

Meiosis

Answer 9

Number of chromosomes decrease by half in division process

Question 10

Sex chromosome

Answer 10

Pair of chromosomes that determines what gender we are

Question 11

Pedigree

Answer 11

A diagram that shows the occurrence of a genetic trait in several generations

Question 12

Heredity

Answer 12

The passing of genetic grits from parent to young