Genetics and Punnett Squares

Front

What do we call it when alleles occur in different forms?

Back

Heterozygous

Front

What is the term for characteristics that are passed from parent to offspring?

Back

Inherited Traits

Front

What is the physical expression of the genes called?

Back

Phenotype

Front

Which of the following is an example of codominance in humans?

Back

Blood types

Front

What do we call it when both alleles (forms of the gene) are the same?

Back

Homozygous

Front

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

Back

Genotype

Front

What are the 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 term for traits that are visible and can be observed?

Back

Phenotypic Traits

Front

What do we call the observable characteristics of an organism?

Back

Phenotype