Genetics Vocabulary Practice

What is the correct definition of an allele?

• It is the carrier of genetic information and is in the nucleus of all living cells.

• Different possibilities of one trait, represented by letters of the alphabet.

• 23 pairs of tightly wound strands of DNA inherited from parents.

• A distinguishing quality or characteristic, of a living organism. Example : Eye Color, height, amount of melanin.

Is this allele dominant or recessive?

• Dominant

• Recessive

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Is this allele dominant or recessive?

• Dominant

• Recessive

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Is this allele dominant or recessive?

• Dominant

• Recessive

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Is the pair of alleles Heterozygous, Homozygous Dominant, or Homozygous Recessive?

• Heterozygous

• Homozygous Dominant

• Homozygous Recessiv

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Is the pair of alleles Heterozygous, Homozygous Dominant, or Homozygous Recessive?

• Heterozygous

• Homozygous Dominant

• Homozygous Recessiv

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Is the pair of alleles Heterozygous, Homozygous Dominant, or Homozygous Recessive?

• Heterozygous

• Homozygous Dominant

• Homozygous Recessiv

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Is the pair of alleles Heterozygous, Homozygous Dominant, or Homozygous Recessive?

• Heterozygous

• Homozygous Dominant

• Homozygous Recessiv

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Is "brown eyes" a genotype or phenotype?

• Genotype

• Phenotype

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Is "CC" a genotype or phenotype?

• Genotype

• Phenotype

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2