heredity Flashcards
(15 cards)
1
Q
observable traits
A
phenotype
2
Q
name of alleles
A
genotype
3
Q
traits that are passed on from parents to offspring
A
heredity
4
Q
segment of DNA that codes for a particular trait
A
gene
5
Q
variety of the same gene as in dimple or not dimple
A
alleles
6
Q
babies
A
offspring
6
Q
characteristics
A
traits
6
Q
requires male and female gametes to produce offspring
A
sexual reproduction
7
Q
does not require male and female gametes to produce offspring
A
asexual reproduction
8
Q
cell division that results in two identical daughter cells
A
mitosis
9
Q
cell division that produces sex cells, each cell is unique
A
meiosis
9
Q
located in the nucleus of the cell
A
DNA
10
Q
a chance
A
probability
11
Q
sex cells
A
gametes
12
Q
diagram showing how male and female alleles might combine in offspring
A
punnett square
