Heredity Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
The passing of genetic material from parent to offspring
A
Heredity
2
Q
Pieces of DNA that give instructions for characteristics
A
Gene
3
Q
Different versions of the same gene (1 from mom, 1 from dad)
A
Allele
4
Q
The alleles that you get from your parents
A
Genotype
5
Q
The observable trait
A
Phenotype
6
Q
The allele that is expressed when present
A
Dominant
7
Q
Allele that is expressed when 2 copies are present
A
Recessive
8
Q
Alleles blend together
A
Incomplete dominance
9
Q
Codominance
A
Both alleles are expressed
10
Q
Both alleles are the same
A
Homozygous
11
Q
Both alleles are different
A
Heterozygous
