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Genetics.HTMS
Question | Answer |
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A gene that is expressed even if only one copy is present in the genotype | Dominant gene |
A trait that you get from your parents | Inherited trait |
A gene that is expressed only if TWO copies of it are expressed in the genotype | Recessive gene |
Name for a trait where the two alleles are exactly the same | Homozygous |
A trait that is developed after you are born - like playing the piano | Acquired trait |
Genetic makeup of an organism; the letters we give the genes (ex.- FF) | Genotype |
The expression of a physical trait like the physical appearance of an organism (ex. - color of eyes) | Phenotype |
The passing of genes from one generation to another | Heredity |
Name of a trait where the two alleles are different | Heterozygous |
Various forms of the same gene are known as (brown hair, black hair, red hair) | Alleles |
Two-word name that would represent FF | Homozygous dominant |
Name that would represent Ff | Heterozygous |
Two-word name that would represent ff | Homozygous recessive |
What is a Punnett Square? | A tool used to determine the probability of traits that an offspring will inherit |
A child's genes are inherited from | his/her parents. |
Genotype of a female | XX |
Genotype of a male | XY |