GeneticsMadison2001 Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Heterozygous | Two different alleles for a trait ex. Gg |
Homozygous | Two of the same alleles for a trait ex. GG |
Alleles | two different forms of a gene |
Dominant | Allele always shows up in an organism even when the other allele is present |
Recessive | Allele is hidden whenever the dominate allele is present |
Trait | Is a characteristic, such as seed color |
Gene | Factors that control traits |
Purebred | Always produces offspring that have the same trait |
Hybrid | Has two different alleles for a trait |
Heredity | Passing of traits from parents to offspring |
Genetics | The study of heredity |
Phenotype | The way an organism looks. |
Genotype | The genetic makeup, or combination of alleles in an organism |
Chromosomes | Short, thick coils of DNA |
DNA | Determines the inherited traits from an organism |
Acquired Trait | Learning how to ride a bike or play a game |
Inherited Trait | Your eye or hair color |
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