WorksheetsHeredity Vocabulary-obj 1
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is a diagram that can be used to predict the genotype and phenotype combinations of a genetic cross?
dice
Punnett Square
heredity
phenotype
An allele that will be masked unless the organism is homozygous for the trait; shown with a lowercase letter.
genotype
gametes
dominant
recessive
This word describes the sex cells.
gene
genetics
gametes
genotype
This word mean the passing of traits from parents to offspring, or the passing of traits from generation to the next generation
heterozygous
heredity
homozygous
homologous
This word means a mistake(s) in DNA that can be good, bad, or neutral.
mutiny
anther
genetics
mutation
This word means the study of heredity. Gregor Mendel is known as the father of this.
gene
genetics
gametes
genotype
This word means a segment of DNA
gene
genetics
gametes
genotype
This word means 'genes' and is shown as letters.
gene
genetics
gametes
genotype
The allele that is fully expressed whenever the allele is present in an individual. It is represented by a capital letter.
gamete
recessive
dominant
mutation
This word mean, characteristics of a living thing.
trait
genotype
mutation
genetics
This word describes an organism that has two different alleles for a trait.
homozygous
phenotype
heterozygous
biped
This word describes an organism that has the same alleles for a trait.
homozygous
phenotype
heterozygous
biped
This word describes different forms of a gene for the same trait.
recessive
allele
gene
gamete
This word means the physical appearance of a trait.
dominant
recessive
genotype
phenotype
