Genes and Alleles

Front

What is the term for having two different alleles for the same trait?

Back

Heterozygous

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Front

Which genotype is an example of heterozygous?

Back

Ff

Front

What do we call an organism that has two identical alleles for a trait?

Back

Homozygous

Front

What is the observable characteristic of an organism called?

Back

Trait

Front

What is the term for the genetic makeup of an organism?

Back

Genotype

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Front

What is the physical expression of a trait called?

Back

Phenotype

Front

What are different forms of a gene called?

Back

Alleles

Front

What is the term for an allele that masks the effect of another allele?

Back

Dominant

Front

What is the term for an allele that is masked by a dominant allele?

Back

Recessive

Front

If an organism has the genotype 'BB', what is it considered?

Back

Homozygous dominant

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1