1. Date EntryPage # 1/8 Genetic Terms5

2. Genetics Terms 5 1. Genetics – 2. Heredity – 3. Traits – Turn to page 5 in journal and write the terms below. Skip a space.

3. Today I will define heredity & identify common traits in the class.

4. Chromosomes, DNA, Genes, and Traits are genetic material found in the nucleus of the cell

5. The study of heredity.

6. The passing of traits from parent to offspring (baby).

7. What does the word trait mean?

8. A trait or a characteristic that you inherit from your parents.

9. Hair color Eye color Skin color Height NOT all traits can are visibly seen.

10. Tongue

11. Earlobes

12. Dimples No Dimples

13. Chin Cleft chin No cleft in chin

14. Hairline Widow’s Peak Straight hairline

15. 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!

16. Thumb

17. Hair color Dark hair color Blonde or red hair

18. Freckles No freckles freckles

19. Hair type Straight hair is recessive Curly hair is dominant

20. Skin color Pigment in skin albino

21. Eye color Green, brown, or hazel eye color Blue eyes

22. Genes are Found in the Nucleus of Cells 22

23. 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?