Chapter 5 - Genetics

Front

What is a section on a chromosome that has genetic information for one trait?

Back

Gene

Front

What occurs when multiple genes determine the phenotype of a trait?

Back

Polygenic inheritance

Front

What is a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor?

Back

Dominant trait

Front

What is the process of making mRNA from DNA called?

Back

Transcription

Front

What are two alleles that control the phenotype of a trait?

Back

Genotype

Front

What is the genetic makeup of an organism called?

Back

Genotype

Front

What is the observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism?

Back

Phenotype

Front

What is the term for a trait that is masked by a dominant trait?

Back

Recessive trait

Front

What is the process by which DNA is copied to produce two identical DNA molecules?

Back

Replication

Front

What is the term for the passing of traits from parents to offspring?

Back

Heredity