Traits, Genes, and Alles
Gene - ANSWERA piece of DNA that provides a set of instructions to a cell to make a
certain protein
Allele - ANSWERAn alternative form of a gene that may occur on the locus.
Homozygous - ANSWERThe alleles are identical to each other
Heterozygous - ANSWERThe alleles are different from each other.
Genome - ANSWERAll of the organisms genetic material
Genotype - ANSWERRefers to the genetic make-up of a specific set of genes
Phenotype - ANSWERphysical characteristics
Dominant - ANSWERAllele that is expressed
Recessive - ANSWERAllele that is not expressed
Gene - ANSWERA piece of DNA that provides a set of instructions to a cell to make a
certain protein
Allele - ANSWERAn alternative form of a gene that may occur on the locus.
Homozygous - ANSWERThe alleles are identical to each other
Heterozygous - ANSWERThe alleles are different from each other.
Genome - ANSWERAll of the organisms genetic material
Genotype - ANSWERRefers to the genetic make-up of a specific set of genes
Phenotype - ANSWERphysical characteristics
Dominant - ANSWERAllele that is expressed
Recessive - ANSWERAllele that is not expressed