Discovery of Genetics
This is an organism's genetic makeup. (Example: aa)
Genotype
A section of DNA that codes for a particular protein is called
a gene
The location where transcription takes place
Nucleus
What did Gregor Mendel cross-pollinate in his genetics experiments?
Plants / pea plants
This is an organism's physical appearance. (Example: blue eyes)
Phenotype
What nucleotide pairs with thymine in DNA?
Adenine
The process of copying a segment of DNA into mRNA.
Transcription
What was the main conclusion of Mendel's pea plant study?
Dominant and recessive traits.
This shows all of the possible outcomes of a genetic cross.
Punnett square
The coiled structures in which DNA is tightly packaged within the nucleus
Chromosome
In this process, messenger RNA (mRNA) is decoded to produce a specific amino acid chain (protein)
Translation
AA can also be referred to as
Homozygous dominant
This is the trait that is overshadowed
Recessive trait
The process of DNA being transcribed by mRNA and translated into proteins
Protein synthesis
Complimentary strand of DNA: ACCGTA
TGGCAT
Do the following cross (A = freckles, a = no freckles):
Aa x Aa
What are the percentages of the possible phenotypes?
75% Freckles
25% No Freckles
This is the passing of traits or alleles from parent to offspring.
Heredity
What are the bonds between nitrogen bases in DNA?
Hydrogen bonds
Complimentary mRNA Strand: ACAGT
UGUCA
Do the following cross where B = blue eyes, b = brown eyes.
Bb x bb
What are the possible genotypes?
Bb, bb