Question | Answer |
The nucleus... | A structure in the cytoplasm of cells that contains genetic material |
Gene... | Section of DNA that codes for particular characteristics |
Chromosome... | A structure found in the nucleus that carries genetic information |
DNA... | Molecule making up chromosomes |
Alleles... | Another version of a gene that controls a particular characteristic |
Homozygous... | A pair of alleles that are the same |
Heterozygous... | A pair of alleles that are different |
Dominant... | An allele that controls development of a characteristic even if present on only one chromosome in the pair |
Recessive... | An allele that controls development of a characteristic only if it's dominant partner allele is not |
Phenotype... | The actual characteristics of an individual |
Genotype... | The alleles that an individual contains |
Genetic diagram... | A diagram that shows the possible outcomes of a genetic cross |
Family Pedigree... | Known genetic line of descent from generation to generation |
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