Date EntryPage # 1/8 Genetic Terms5
Genetics Terms 5 1. Genetics – 2. Heredity – 3. Traits – Turn to page 5 in journal and write the terms below. Skip a space.
Today I will define heredity & identify common traits in the class.
Chromosomes, DNA, Genes, and Traits are genetic material found in the nucleus of the cell
The study of heredity.
The passing of traits from parent to offspring (baby).
What does the word trait mean?
A trait or a characteristic that you inherit from your parents.
Hair color Eye color Skin color Height NOT all traits can are visibly seen.
Tongue
Earlobes
Dimples No Dimples
Chin Cleft chin No cleft in chin
Hairline Widow’s Peak Straight hairline
Finger Hair Some people have hair on the second (middle) joint of one or more of the fingers while others do not. The presence of hair on one digit counts!
Thumb
Hair color Dark hair color Blonde or red hair
Freckles No freckles freckles
Hair type Straight hair is recessive Curly hair is dominant
Skin color Pigment in skin albino
Eye color Green, brown, or hazel eye color Blue eyes
Genes are Found in the Nucleus of Cells 22
23 Genes are segments of DNA A gene is a section of DNA that controls a trait ( ex. tall /short) that an organism inherits TPS: if genes are sections of DNA, where are genes located in the cell?