Genetics Study Guide

A _________ is a variation of a character (color, height) passed from parents to offspring.

• gene
• trait
• DNA
• alleles

_________ are located on chromosomes and consist of DNA.

• gene
• trait
• DNA
• alleles

____________ are alternative form of a gene (white or purple flower)

• gene
• trait
• DNA
• alleles

A ____________ is used to predict the possible genotypes form certain parents.

• Mendel Grid
• Genetic Cross
• Punnett Square
• Box Plot

The two alleles representing the trait are the same (PP or pp)

• homozygous
• heterozygous
• characteristics

The two alleles representing the trait are different (Pp).

• homozygous
• heterozygous
• characteristics

These alleles are considered Hybrids

• homozygous
• heterozygous
• characteristics

These alleles are considered Pure Bred

• homozygous
• heterozygous
• characteristics

When this trait is present it will be present in the offspring.

• dominate
• recessive
• Incomplete dominance

These traits that can be masked (hidden) by the presence of other traits.

• dominate
• recessive
• Incomplete dominance