Vocab 1
Vocab 2
Short Answers
Punnett Squares
100
This is a type of "code" in our DNA that gives us a specific trait.
Gene
100
These are charactgeristics that describe us.
Traits
100
Who is considered the father of genetics?
Gregor Mendel
100
B is the allele for brown eyes, and b is the allele for blue eyes. What is the percentage likelihood of the child having brown eyes?
50%
200
This type of trait is present at birth and passed down from our parents.
Inherited trait
200
This type of trait is developed during our lifetimes, and is learned.
Acquired trait
200
How many chromosomes does a person have?
46
200
T is the allele for tall height, and t is the allele for short height. How likely is the child to be tall?
100%
300
This is a variation of a gene.
Allele
300
These come in pairs, with one being passed down from each parent.
Chromosomes
300
How many chromosomes are passed down from each parent?
23
300
R is the allele for right-handedness, and r is the allele for left-handedness. What is the likelihood of the child being right-handed?
75%
400
This type of allele is only visible if both parents pass it down.
Recessive
400
This type of allele is always visible, even if only one parent passes it down.
Dominant
400
We inherit two of each gene from our parents. What word describes the gene we inherit that is visible?
Phenotype
400
Y is the chromosome for males, and X is the chromosome for females. What is the likelihood that the child will be male?
50%
500
This is a gene that has one of each allele (Bb).
Heterozygous
500
This is a gene that has two of the same alleles (like BB or bb).
Homozygous
500
We inherit two of each gene from our parents. What word describes the gene we inherit that isn't visible?
Genotype
500
A is the allele for natural skin tone, and a is the allele for albinism. What is the likelihood that the child will have albinism?
25%