Shared Flashcard Set

Details

genotype
the whole set of genes of an individual or group .
7
Science
6th Grade
02/26/2008

Additional Science Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
genotype
Definition
the whole set of genes of an individual or group
Term
genes
Definition
a part of dna, or sometimes RNA that is usaly located on a cromosome and that contains cemical information needed to make a particular protein, controling or influincing an inherated bodly trait or activity. (eye color, hight or metabolism.)
Term
heredity
Definition
1) the genes and the genetic traits whose expresion they control are passed on from one's parents.

2) the passing on of genes from parent to offspring
Term
heterozygous
Definition
having at least one gene pair that contains different genes.
Term
homozygous
Definition
having the same genes say (eye color bl bl) thats what it means
Term
phenotype
Definition
the visable characteristics of a plant or animal that is a result from the combined efects of the genes and the envirment.
Term
trait
Definition
1) an inherited characteristic

2) a quality that sets one person or thing off from another.
Supporting users have an ad free experience!