click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Genetics Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Gene | Section of DNA that codes for a specific trait. They are carried from parents to offspring on chromosomes. |
| Allele | Different forms of a gene, or a piece of genetic information inherited from each parent. |
| Dominant Allele | One whose trait always shows up in the organism when the allele is present. Example: BB |
| Recessive Allele | Is masked whenever the dominant allele is present. Example: bb |
| Geneotype | The genetic makeup |
| Phenotype | The physical appearance |
| Heterozygous/Hybrid | A combination of a dominant allele and a recessive allele, the dominant coming first. Example: Bb |
| Homozygous/Purebred | Has identical alleles on both sides. Example: BB |
| Codominant | 50% chance of this trait. |