Genetics
He is known as the father of genetics
Gregor Mendel
This is a way to show the possible combinations of genes that offspring of parents could have.
Punnett Squares
a specific characteristic that is unique
trait
an individual needs this many genes for each trait
2
unit of inheritance
gene
genetic makeup for a trait
genotype
trait that is always expressed or shown
dominant trait
bundle of DNA containing many genes
chromosome
trait that is covered up or seems to disappear
recessive trait
way we look or appear
phenotype
these affect the way we look and how our bodies function
traits
Heterozygous
the individual only has genes for the dominant trait
Homozygous
trait information is passed on from generation to generation in the form of this
genes
different versions of the same gene
Alleles
called the "effect"
response
traits can be this
dominant and recessive
the maintenance of a stable internal environment
Homeostasis
stimulus that comes from inside an organism
internal stimulus
called the "cause"
stimulus
stimulus that comes from outside the organism
external stimulus
stems grow away from gravity and roots grow with gravity
geotropism
an animal's natural reaction to a stimulus which it wasn't taught to do
instinct
when stems and leaves grow towards light
Phototropism
when plants grow towards or away from touch/pressure
thigmotropism