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genetics
chapter 6 vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| allele | ant of the alternative forms of a gene that occurs at a specific place on a chromosome |
| trait | characteristic that is inherited |
| gene | specific region of DNA that codes for a particular protein |
| chromosome | thread of DNA and proteins that consists of numerous genes and regulatory information |
| DNA | molecule that stores genetic information in all organisms |
| heterozygous | characteristics of having 2 different alleles that appear at the same locus of sister chromatid |
| recessive | allele that is not expressed unless 2 copies are present in an organisms genotype |
| dihybrid | cross, or mating between organisms involving 2 pairs of contrasting pairs |
| cross | mating of 2 organisms |
| dominant | allele that is expressed when2 different alleles are present in an organisms genotype |
| genotype | collection of all of an organisms genetic information that codes for traits |
| homologous | chromosomes that have the same copies of genes al though alleles may differ |
| monohybrid | cross, or mating between organisms that involves only one pair of contrasting traits |
| genome | all of an organisms genetic material |
| purebread | type of an organism whose ancestors are genetically uniform |
| phenotype | collection of all an organisms physical characteristics |
| homozygous | characteristics of having 2 of the same alleles at the same locus of sister chromatids |
| incomplete dominance | heterozygous phenotype that is a blend of the two homozygous phenotype |
| codominance | heterozygous genotype that equally expresses the traits from both alleles |
| carrier | organism whose genome contains a gene for a certain trait or disease that is not expressed in the organisms phenotype |
| sex linked genes | Gene that is located on a sex chromosome |
| Polygenic | Trait that is produced by 2 or more genes |
| epistasis |