Gregor Mendel observed some traits were always present from one generation to the next he called these _____________.

Gregor Mendel observed some traits traits that seemed to disappear between generations he called these _____________.

Segments of DNA found in chromosomes that give instructions for producing a certain characteristic.

Different versions of a gene, represented by letters.

Dominant alleles are shown with a...

Recessive alleles are shown with a...

An organism with two dominant or two recessive alleles (AA or aa).

An organism that has one dominant and one recessive allele (Aa).

Combination of alleles you inherit from your parents (what GENES you get).

Your observable traits (what you PHYSICALLY look like because of what genes you get)

SS is an example of...

Brown hair is an example of...

When one trait is completely dominant over another.

Each allele in a heterozygous individual influences the phenotype.

Both of the alleles in a heterozygous individual contribute to the phenotype.