click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Genetics
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| TRAIT | a distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person. |
| BEHAVIOR | the way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others. |
| INHERITED TRAIT | The traits which are transmitted by the parent to its offspring during the process of fertilization |
| POPULATION | all the inhabitants of a particular town, area, or country. |
| ACQUIRED TRAIT | An acquired trait is the character developed in an individual as a result of environmental influence |
| LEARNED BEHAVIOR | In general, a learned behavior is one that an organism develops as a result of experience |