Genetics Terms

Different variations of the same gene.

The combination of alleles for a particular trait, such as eye color.

Having two dominant alleles for a trait

a trait that can be hidden by another trait

Having two different alleles for a trait

a trait that is expressed over another trait

Which type of letters are used to represent dominant alleles?

A natural law explaining that alternative forms of a gene separate during the formation of gametes; they do not mix to form a new trait

Lowercase letters represent __________alleles.

These show all of the possible outcomes of a cross between two different parents. Shows the probability of a trait being passed on to offspring.

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