Genetics Vocabulary

Bb, Dd, and Zz would represent a _______ genotype.

• heterozygous

• homozygous

BB or bb; DD or dd; ZZ or zz would represent a _______ genotype

• heterozygous

• homozygous

This trait would be represented by a "B" or "D" or "Z".

• Dominant

• Recessive

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

This trait would be represented by "b" or "d" or "z"

• Dominant

• Recessive

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Makes proteins using directions from DNA.

• Ribosomes

• Alleles

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

The different forms of a characteristic (dimples: present or absent)

• genetics

• trait

• phenotype

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

The trait that hides in the background (lowercase letter) Can only be expressed in a homozygous form. (Ex: dd)

• Present

• Genetics

• Heredity

• Recessive

The passing of physical characteristics from parents to offspring.

• Heredity

• Mitosis

• Meiosis

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

The scientific study of heredity.

• Heredity

• Genetics

• Homozygous

• Chromosomes

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Cell reproduction- when one body cell becomes two

• Meiosis

• Phenotype

• Mitosis

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-4