Vocab
DNA
Genetic basics
100
What is the scientific word for a physical description of a gene?
Phenotype
100
What is the structure of a DNA strand called?
Double helix
100
Are physical traits genetic?
Yes
200
What is the scientific name for the genetic description of a gene?
Genotype
200
How many Chromosomes does 1 person have?
46
200
If a homozygous dominate, and a homozygous recessive parent have a child, what is the chance the child will have a recessive presenting trait.
0%
300
What is this?
Chromosome
300
Where is DNA code found in the cell?
In the chromosome
300
What is a dominate gene?
When it effectively overrules the other (recessive) allele
400
What is it called when the genes are the same?
Example (aa, TT, hh)
Homozygous
400
What process occurs to replicate body cells?
Mitosis
400
If two heterozygous parents have a child what are the chances the child will present the dominate gene?
25%
500
What is it called when the genes are different?
Example: Aa, Tt, Hh
Heterozygous
500
What are the 4 phases of Mitosis?
Prophase, Metaphase, Telophases, an Anaphase
500
Explain incomplete dominance
Incomplete dominance is when a heterozygous gene creates a new outcome by mixing the dominate and recessive genes