Inheritance and Genetics

Question 1

Allele

Answer 1

A version of a gene.

Question 2

Asexual Reproduction

Answer 2

The reproductive process that involves one parent and produces offspring identical to the parent.

Question 3

Chromosome

Answer 3

A single, highly organized and structured piece of DNA.

Question 4

Gene

Answer 4

The basic physical and functional unit of heredity made up of DNA.

Question 5

Genetic Variation

Answer 5

The variety of gene combinations that exist within a population.

Question 6

Inherited Trait

Answer 6

A characteristic that is passed from parent to offspring.

Question 7

Offspring

Answer 7

Product of reproduction; a new organism produced by one or more parents.

Question 8

Punnett Square

Answer 8

A tool used to analyze the possible allele combinations of the offspring between two individuals.

Question 9

Sexual Reproduction

Answer 9

The reproductive process involving two parents whose genetic material is combined to produce a new organism different from themselves.

Question 10

Variation

Answer 10

The occurrence of an organism, trait or gene in more than one form.