Genetics Vocab Part 1

The study of heredity.

• Genetics

• Heredity

• Trait

• Genes

The passing of traits from parents to offspring.

• Genetics

• Heredity

• Trait

• Genes

Characteristics or features that can be passed from one generation to another.

• Genetics

• Heredity

• Trait

• Genes

A section of DNA that contains instructions for a specific inherited trait.

• Genetics

• Heredity

• Trait

• Genes

The father of genetics.

• chromosome

• DNA

• allele

• Mendel

Alternate forms of a gene

• chromosome

• DNA

• allele

• Mendel

Genetic material located on chromosomes that contains the traits of the individual. (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)

• chromosome

• DNA

• allele

• Mendel

A long, organized strand of DNA.

• chromosome

• DNA

• allele

• Mendel

The genetic makeup of an organism. (what the genes say).

• Phenotype

• Genotype

• Dominant Allele

• Recessive Allele

The trait that is always expressed when it is present, even if there is only one copy present.

• Phenotype

• Genotype

• Dominant Allele

• Recessive Allele