Genetics

Question 1

Gene

Answer 1

h

Question 2

Allele

Answer 2

u

Question 3

DNA

Answer 3

Deoxyribonucleus Acid

Question 4

Karyotype

Answer 4

u

Question 5

Chromosomes

Answer 5

j

Question 6

Watson-Crick model

Answer 6

i

Question 7

Complementary Base pairing

Answer 7

i

Question 8

Homozygous

Answer 8

when an organism carries two identical copies of the gene (the same alleles) on the homologous chromosomes

Question 9

Heterozygous

Answer 9

when an organism carries two different versions of the gene (two different alleles) on the homologous chromosomes

Question 10

Homologous chromosomes

Answer 10

m

Question 11

Genotype

Answer 11

The genetic makeup of an organism (ex: TT)

Question 12

Phenotype

Answer 12

The physical characteristics of an organism (ex: tall)

Question 13

Translation of DNA to RNA

Answer 13

h

Question 14

Nucleotide

Answer 14

i

Question 15

Autosomes

Answer 15

h

Question 16

Mutation

Answer 16

u

Question 17

Chromosomal disorder

Answer 17

i

Question 18

Sex linkage

Answer 18

i

Question 19

Dominant Allele

Answer 19

The allele that is phenotypically expressed over another allele

Question 20

Recessive Allele

Answer 20

j

Question 21

Spindle Fibers

Answer 21

j

Question 22

Centrioles

Answer 22

h

Question 23

Centromere

Answer 23

j

Question 24

Carriers

Answer 24

i

Question 25

Mitosis - name stages and define

Answer 25

i

Question 26

Meiosis - name stages and define

Answer 26

j

Question 27

Haploid

Answer 27

n. only one set of chromosomes. 23.

Question 28

Diploid

Answer 28

2n. two sets of chromosomes. 46.

Question 29

Gametes

Answer 29

Sex cells. (sperm and egg)

Question 30

Codominance.

Answer 30

a

Question 31

Autosomal Trait

Answer 31

The trait that is located on an autosome (non-sex chromosome)

Question 32

Sex-linked trait

Answer 32

The trait that is located on one of the two sex chromosomes