genetic inheritance key words

Question 1

allele

Answer 1

different version of the same gene

Question 2

gamete

Answer 2

sex cells ( half the amount of DNA as a normal cell )

Question 3

genome

Answer 3

entire genetic material of an organism

Question 4

chromosome

Answer 4

structures made of DNA

Question 5

gene

Answer 5

a small section of DNA and codes for a sequence of amino acids to make a specific protein

Question 6

heterozygous

Answer 6

alleles which are both different for same characteristic

Question 7

homozygous

Answer 7

alleles which are both identical for same characteristic

Question 8

dominant

Answer 8

the allelle thats always expressed if present

Question 9

recessive

Answer 9

the allele that’s only expressed if there are 2 copies present and no dominant alleles for that gene

Question 10

genotype

Answer 10

the alleles that determine an organisms characteristics

Question 11

phenotype

Answer 11

the physical characteristics of an organism

Question 12

dna

Answer 12

a chemical contained in chromosomes which carries genetic code for an organism