Punnett Squares

Front

What is the observable physical traits of an organism called?

Back

Phenotype

Front

What material carries all the information about how a living thing will function?

Back

DNA

Front

What is the physical expression of the genes?

Back

Phenotype

Front

What is a segment of DNA found on a chromosome that determines the inheritance of a particular trait?

Back

Genes

Front

What is the dominant trait in pea seeds?

Back

Yellow pea seeds

Front

What is the genetic makeup of an organism called?

Back

Genotype

Front

What are different forms of a gene called?

Back

Alleles

Front

What is the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics?

Back

Genetics

Front

What is the process by which traits are passed from parents to offspring?

Back

Heredity

Front

What is a tool used to predict the probability of certain traits in offspring?

Back

Punnett Square