Term | Definition |
Karyotype | the number and visual appearance of the chromosomes in the cell nuclei of an organism or species. |
amino | noun [ as modifier ] Chemistry
the group —NH 2, present in amino acids, amides, and many amines. isocyanic acid reacts with amino groups. amino compounds. |
Genotype | the genetic constitution of an individual organism. Often contrasted with phenotype. |
Phenotype | nounBiology
the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment. |
Mutations | the action or process of mutating: |
Mitosis | a type of cell division that results in two daughter cells each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus, typical of ordinary tissue growth. |
Meiosis | Biology a type of cell division that results in four daughter cells each with half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell, as in the production of gametes and plant spores. |
Offspring | a person's child or children: |
Recessive | Genetics relating to or denoting heritable characteristics controlled by genes which are expressed in offspring only when inherited from both parents. Often contrasted with dominant. |
Monohybrid | a hybrid that is heterozygous with respect to a specified gene. |
Mendelian | a person who accepts or advocates Mendel's theory of heredity. |
Polygenic | relating to or determined by polygenes. |
chromosomes | a thread-like structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes. |
autosomal | any chromosome that is not a sex chromosome. |
traits | a distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person |