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Genetics Terms Gr 7
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Genotype | An organism's genetic makeup or allele combinations |
| Phenotype | An organism's physical appearance or physical traits |
| Dominant | A gene that covers up or dominates the recessive gene |
| Recessive | A gene that is covered up or hidden by the dominant trait |
| Allele | The different forms of a gene |
| Punnett Square | The chart used to show all possible combinations of alleles that can result in a genetic cross |
| Hybrid | An organism that has two different alleles or is heterozygous for a trait |
| Purebred | The offspring of many generations that have the same traits |
| Homozygous | Having two identical alleles for a trait: BB or bb |
| Heterozygous | Having two different alleles for a trait: Aa |
| Probability | The number that describes how many times something will occur |
| Genes | Made up of DNA |
| Chromosomes | A double rod of condensed chromatin |
| Selective Breeding | Plants or animals are bred for particular genetic characteristics |
| Asexual Reproduction | Organism divides or makes an exact copy of itself; mitosis |
| Sexual Reproduction | The offspring of two different parents have different traits; meiosis |