Genetics Vocabulary Questions and Answers (100% Correct Answers) Already Graded A+

Heredity [ Ans: ] The passing of traits from parent to offspring Gene [ Ans: ] A segment of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a specific trait Trait [ Ans: ] A characteristic that an organism can pass on to its offspring through its genes. Allele [ Ans: ] An alternative or different form of a gene. Dominant [ Ans: ] Describes a trait that covers over, or dominates, another form of that trait. It is written as a capital letter. Recessive [ Ans: ] An allele that is masked when a dominant allele is present. It is written as a lowercase letter and is "weaker" than dominant genes. Pure/ Homozygous [ Ans: ] When both genes are the same and the genotype has both capital or both lowercase letters: AA, aa, BB, bb Hybrid/ Heterozygous [ Ans: ] When the genes are different and there's one dominant gene with a capital letter and one recessive gene with a lowercase letter: Aa, Bb, Dd, Rr Phenotype [ Ans: ] The characteristic you see: blue eyes, brown eyes, curly hair, straight hair Genotype [ Ans: ] the genes that are present in an organism: Aa, AA, aa are examples of genotypes. Gregor Mendel [ Ans: ] A monk who is considered the Father of modern genetics because of his experiments on pea plants