Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Genetics Words
This is for my genetics section.
11
Science
7th Grade
11/16/2010

Additional Science Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
Heterozygous
Definition
Having two different alleles for a trait.
Term
Homozygous
Definition
Having two identical alleles for a trait.
Term
Alleles
Definition
Different forms of a gene.
Term
Gene
Definition
The set of information that controls a trait; a segment DNA on a chromosome that codes for a specific trait.
Term
DNA
Definition
Deoxyribonucleic acid; the genetic material that carries information about an organism and is passed from parent to offspring.
Term
Chromosome
Definition
A doubled rod of condensed chromatin; contains DNA that carries genetic information.
Term
P generation
Definition
the parent plants/parental generation
Term
F1 generation
Definition
The offspring of the P generation. a.k.a. first filial generation.
Term
F2 generation
Definition
The offspring of the F1 generation. a.k.a. the second filial generation.
Term
Genotype
Definition
An organism's genetic makeup, or allele combinations.
Term
Phenotype
Definition
An organism's physical appearance, or visible traits.
Supporting users have an ad free experience!