Mendel showed that traits are inherited as discrete units that we now know are called _____

Different froms of the same gene

the offspring of two true breeding parents with different traits

term used to describe "either/or" traits

Mendel's first generation of pea plants were known as the "P" or ____

Mendel's recorded data and observations showed ____ in the ingeritance of pea plants

What is the last name of the man who is considered that father of genetics

the study of heredity

the passing of traits from parent to offspring

term that refers to the mating of two organisms

a specific characteristic such as purple flower color, brown fur, short

a plant is self-fertilizing and produces offspring identical to self

If a test cross produces any individuals with the RECESSIVE phenotype then you know that the unknown individual is ____

What of the following represents a heterozygous genotype?

What of the following represents a homozygous recessive genotype?

What of the following would produce a recessive trait?

2 types of cells in the body

cross is used when you want to know the probability of ONE trait

Physical Characteristics

How many sex chromosomes do you have?

After Meiosis a female will have ____ egg and ___ polar bodies