Genetics 1 Quiz

​ ​ (a)   ​ is the passing of genes from parent to offspring

A ​ ​ (a)   is a learned or inherited characteristic that makes you who you are.

Gregor Mendel studied ​ (a)   which is the study of heredity.

​ (a)   are the segments of DNA that code for specific genotypic and thus phenotypic traits.

​ (a)   are genes donated from each parent that make up the genotype; they are different forms of genes.

The Punnett square models the results of a cross between two pea plants. One of the plants is homozygous for green seeds (yy). The other plant is heterozygous (Yy).

​ (a)   can easily hide a phenotype when heterozygous couples donate alleles.

(a)   is the acronym for deoxyribonucleic acid.

A Punnett square shows you all the ways in which __________ can combine.

Each box in a Punnett square represents-