Reproduction, Heredity, and Growth Lesson One Vocabulary

Front

What are molecules created based on the DNA code that are responsible for body functions, physical appearance, and some behaviors?

Back

Proteins

Front

What is a genotype made of 2 different alleles called?

Back

Heterozygous

Front

What tool is used to predict genetic results for offspring in a given cross of 2 parents?

Back

Punnett square

Front

What is the study of how traits are inherited through the actions of genes?

Back

Genetics

Front

What is a genotype made of 2 of the same alleles called?

Back

Homozygous

Front

What is the term for the observable characteristics of an organism?

Back

Phenotype

Front

What is the basic unit of heredity that carries genetic information?

Back

Gene

Front

What is the term for an allele that expresses its trait even when paired with a different allele?

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Dominant

Front

What is the term for an allele that only expresses its trait when paired with another identical allele?

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Recessive

Front

What is the physical location of a gene on a chromosome called?

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Locus