TOPIC 3: Inheriting Traits

Which gene is the stronger gene?

• Dominant Gene
• Recessive Gene
• They are both equally strong

Which gene is the weaker gene?

• Dominant Gene
• Recessive Gene
• They are both equally strong

Each member of a gene pair ( the version of the gene) is called an

• DNA
• allele
• mutation

If a baby received a dominant gene from the mom and a recessive gene from the dad, the baby will show the trait of the

• dominant gene
• recessive gene

If a baby received a dominant gene from the mom and a dominant gene from the dad, the baby will show the trait of the

• dominant gene
• recessive gene

If a baby received a recessive gene from the mom and a recessive gene from the dad, the baby will show the trait of the

• dominant gene
• recessive gene

The genotype TT and tt is

• Homozygous
• Heterozygous

The genotype Tt is

• Homozygous
• Heterozygous

The gene for tall (T) is dominant over the gene for short (t). If the baby has the genotype TT would it be tall or short?

• Tall
• Short

The gene for tall (T) is dominant over the gene for short (t). If the baby has the genotype Tt would it be tall or short?

• Tall
• Short