Basic Genetics

12.1 Intro to Genetics

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Open Ended

Who is the "Father of Modern Genetics"?

Inheriting Traits

• Heredity - the passing of traits from parents to offspring

Key Terms

• Gene: Segment of DNA on chromosomes that codes for specific traits

• Allele: Different forms of a gene, need two for traits

• Trait: A characteristic being observed

Multiple Choice

How many alleles does an individual inherit for each gene?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Multiple Choice

Eye color, hair color, and freckles are examples of...

• traits

• alleles

Traits

Genotype: Genetic makeup of a trait

BB

Phenotype: Physical appearance of a trait

Blue Body

Multiple Choice

Will always show up when it is present. Represented with CAPITAL letters

• dominant trait

• recessive trait