Unit 5 Vocab

Front

What term describes the observable characteristics of an organism?

Back

Phenotype

Front

What is the yellow seed genotype?

Back

AA or Aa

Front

Which of the following represents a heterozygous genotype?

Back

Aa

Front

What is the alternative form of a gene for a particular trait?

Back

Allele

Front

What is the passing of traits from one generation to another?

Back

Heredity

Front

What is the genetic makeup of an organism?

Back

Genotype

Front

What process results in the formation of gametes?

Back

Meiosis

Front

What is the term for a trait that is expressed only when two recessive alleles are present?

Back

Recessive trait

Front

What is the term for a trait that is expressed when at least one dominant allele is present?

Back

Dominant trait

Front

What is the physical location of a gene on a chromosome?

Back

Locus