Genetics Vocab (NGSS)

Front

What determines the code, or information, of a DNA molecule?

Back

The order (sequence) of the nitrogen bases.

Front

What percentage of plants will come out Yellow if Yellow pea plants are dominant to Green pea plants?

Back

50%.

Front

What is the genetic make-up of an organism that codes for a trait?

Back

Genotype.

Front

According to the complementary base-pair rule, what nitrogen-base pairs with Thymine?

Back

Adenine.

Front

Segments of DNA are called _______________________

Back

Genes.

Front

What is the term for the observable characteristics of an organism?

Back

Phenotype.

Front

What are alternative forms of a gene called?

Back

Alleles.

Front

What is the process by which DNA is copied to make RNA?

Back

Transcription.

Front

What is the term for the physical location of a gene on a chromosome?

Back

Locus.

Front

What is the term for a cross between two individuals that are heterozygous for a single trait?

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Monohybrid cross.