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Biology-Genetics
Genetics
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Allele | Different forms of a gene |
| dominant trait | A trait expressed in the phenotype if the dominant allele is present in the genotype. (B) |
| recessive trait | one that is seen only if both parents give the allele for the trait ( if both have b) |
| Gamete | sex cell; an egg or a sperm cell |
| zygote | fertilized egg |
| Chromosome | A threadlike, gene-carrying structure found in the nucleus. Each chromosome consists of one very long DNA molecule and associated proteins. |
| Gene | A segment of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a specific trait |
| Heterozygous | having two different alleles Bb |
| Homozygous | Having two identical alleles BB, bb |
| Phenotype | physical characteristics of an organism |
| Genotype | genetic makeup |