DNA Part 2 Vocabulary Practice Quiz
Allele
Answer A version of a trait. We have two versions of every trait
Gamete
Answer Egg or sperm cells Created by meiosis
Genotype
Answer The combination of alleles for a trait. Homozygous dominant/recessive or heterozygous
Phenotype
Answer The physical appearance based on the genes. Red Hair, brown eyes, etc.
Heredity
Answer The passing on of genes from parents to offspring.
Heterozygous
answer Hetero means different Big T,, Little t
Homozygous
answer Homo Means the same Big t, big t of little t, little t
Dominant
answer The trait that shows through when using complete dominance.
recessive
answer The trait that is hidden behind the dominant trait when using complete dominance.
pedigree
answer A family tree using traits.
Punnett square
answer T t T t
chromosome
answer Condensed forms of DNA.
gene
answer A specific location on a chromosome that holds a trait. Made of DNA Hold the sequence of A, t, g, c’s that make up the genetic code.
inheritance
answer Passing on traits from parents to offspring.
Genetic engineering
answer The process of or the ability to change or modify genes in a section of DNA.