5th Grade Heredity

The passing of traits from parents to offspring

Specific characteristic that varies from one individual to another.

the sequence of DNA that determines a particular trait

The likelihood of an occurrence.

A tool used to predict the possible breeding outcomes.

A genetic trait in which two copies are needed for that trait to be expressed.

An inherited trait that is present even when inherited only from one parent.

Gregor Mendel is often called _____________________.

A plant that carries both a dominant and a recessive allele for a trait is said to be ________________________.

Your hair color, eye color, and shape of ears are all _________________.