Genetics Actual Questions and Correct Answers

Genetics Actual Questions and Correct Answers



Q1
heredity
Answer: the passing of traits from parent to offspring




Q2
genetics
Answer: the study of how traits are passed on




Q3
allele
Answer: Alternate forms of a gene




Q4
gene
Answer: A sequence of DNA that determines a trait and is passed from parent to
offspring




Q5
trait
Answer: A specific characteristic that varies from one individual to another




Q6
genotype
Answer: An organism's genetic makeup




Q7
phenotype
Answer: An organism's physical appearance, or visible traits.

, Q8
dominant allele
Answer: An allele whose trait always shows up in the organism when the allele is
present.




Q9
recessive allele
Answer: An allele that is masked when a dominant allele is present




Q10
heterozygous
Answer: 2 "different" alleles for a trait




Q11
homozygous
Answer: An organism that has two of the "same" alleles for a trait




Q12
Allele
Answer: The different forms of a gene




Q13
Dominant Allele
Answer: An allele whose trait always shows up in the organism when the allele is
present




Q14
Homozygous
Answer: Having two identical alleles for a trait