BB or bb; DD or dd; ZZ or zz would represent a _______ genotype

This trait would be represented by a "B" or "D" or "Z".

This trait would be represented by "b" or "d" or "z"

Makes proteins using directions from DNA.

The different forms of a characteristic (dimples: present or absent)

The trait that hides in the background (lowercase letter) Can only be expressed in a homozygous form. (Ex: dd)

The passing of physical characteristics from parents to offspring.

The scientific study of heredity.

Cell reproduction- when one body cell becomes two

Two alleles/letters for one trait that are the same (Ex: DD or dd)

Combination of alleles (letters): DD, Dd, dd

The factor that controls a trait you exhibit

Contains DNA and controls cell activities

The building blocks of cells that control your specific characteristics.

Letters that represent the different forms of a gene (dimples: D=present; d=absent)

The trait that overshadows and is expressed (capital letter)

The physical appearance of a trait (example: dimples or no dimples)

Two alleles/letters for one trait that are different (Ex: Dd)

Produces four sex cells, sperm or egg that are used to pass a parent's traits to offspring.

Contains your genes (often looks like an X)

a type of molecule that genes and chromosomes are made of

a characteristic that all members of a species have

when a male and a female reproductive cell combine to create an offspring

how something works

a specific form of a gene that provides instructions for making a particular protein molecule

to receive genes from a parent

a random change to a gene that sometimes results in a new trait

a protein molecule that does not perform its function, often because it does not connect to other molecules

a protein molecule that does not perform its function, often because it does not connect to other molecules

an organism produced as a result of reproduction

the process in which two parents pass on their genes to create offspring

the way something is shaped or constructed

any difference in traits between individual organisms