WorksheetsGenetics Terminology
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Describes the appearance of an individual for a particular characteristic.
Genotype
Phenotype
Describes the alleles an individual has for a particular characteristic.
Genotype
Phenotype
Having 2 different versions of an allele for a characteristic.
Homozygous
Heterozygous
Having the same alleles for a characteristic.
Homozygous
Heterozygous
The allele seen in the phenotype of a heterozygote.
Dominant
Recessive
Co-dominant
The allele not seen in the phenotype of a heterozygote.
Dominant
Recessive
Co-dominant
When the influence of 2 alleles is seen in the phenotype of a heterozygote.
Dominant
Recessive
Co-dominant
The first generation.
F1
F2
The second generation.
F1
F2
A length of DNA that codes for a polypeptide.
Allele
Gene
Chromosome
Different forms of a gene.
Allele
Gene
Chromosome
Having pairs of chromosomes.
Haploid
Diploid
Having single chromosomes.
Haploid
Diploid
When 2 genes are on the same chromosome.
Linkage
Sex linkage
When a gene is on the X or Y chromosome.
Linkage
Sex linkage
A cross that looks at one characteristic.
Monohybrid
Dihybrid
A cross that looks at two characteristics.
Monohybrid
Dihybrid
Used to determine if an individual with a dominant phenotype is heterozygous or homozygous
Test cross
Back cross
Forward cross
Exam cross
Genetic illness characterised by non functioning chloride pumps.
Cystic fibrosis
haemophilia
Sickle cell anaemia
Red green colourblindness
Genetic illness that prevents blood clotting.
Cystic fibrosis
haemophilia
Sickle cell anaemia
Red green colourblindness
Genetic illness that causes painful blockages in capillaries called crises.
Cystic fibrosis
haemophilia
Sickle cell anaemia
Red green colourblindness
Examples of sex linked conditions.
Cystic fibrosis
haemophilia
Sickle cell anaemia
Red green colourblindness
Genetic illness that is maintained in populations where malaria is prevalent.
Cystic fibrosis
haemophilia
Sickle cell anaemia
Red green colourblindness
