Q1
Allele
Answer: One of the different forms of the same gene for a particular trait.
Q2
Dominant
Answer: A gene that controls its recessive form and determines the phenotype.
Q3
Gene
Answer: One of many portions of a DNA molecule that contains genetic instructions.
Q4
Genetics
Answer: The study of heredity.
Q5
Genotype
Answer: The gene makeup (allele combinations) for a trait.
Q6
Heredity
Answer: The passing of traits from parents to offspring.
Q7
Heterozygous
Answer: A condition in which the paired genes for a trait are different; often referred
to as hybrid.