Definition : Different forms of a gene. (dominant & recessive)

Definition : Instructions for an inherited trait.

Definition : Shows up in the first generation. (uppercase letters)

Definition : Reappears in the second generation. (lowercase letter/s) (expressed only when a gene is homozygous recessive)

Definition : The passing of traits from parents to offspring.

Definition : Traces a trait through many generations of a family.

Definition : A feature or characteristic that makes us who we are.

Definition : Instructions for an inherited trait.

Definition : The physical appearance.

Definition : The mathematical chance that something will happen. (fraction or percentage)

Definition : The genetic makeup of an individual. (combination of both alleles together)

Definition : An individual that does not express a trait, but has the opportunity to pass on the allele to their offspring.

Definition : Organizes all of the possible combinations of offspring from particular parents.

Definition : Made up of DNA and proteins, contains genetic information (Humans have 23 pairs)

Definition : Determines the sex of the offspring. (XX is female / XY is male)

Definition : Two alleles are different dominant trait is expressed over the recessive trait

Definition : Has two alleles that are the same. (can be recessive or dominant)

Definition : A trait found on the sex chromosomes (X or Y) (ex: color blindness)

Definition : A trait that has both variations of alleles expressed in the phenotype. Ex: chicken with black feathers and white feathers)