What is DNA
There are this many bases in DNA
4
Scientific term for baby
Offspring
Alleles are genes that code for different versions of the same trait and represented by _____
Letters
A pair of alleles that are different; one dominant and one recessive
Heterozygous
The creation of multi-generation genetically diverse populations.
Breeding
Any living thing is also known as an
Organism
The segment of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a specific trait
Gene
The trait that ALWAYS shows up when a gene is present ( stronger )
Dominant
A pair of alleles that are the same; either both dominant or both recessive
Homozygous
A group of related organisms making up a single step in the line of descent
Generations
DNA stands for
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
Threadlike structure that is found in the nucleus of the cell and made of DNA
Chromosomes
The trait that does not show up when paired with the gene for a dominant trait is _________
Recessive
The diagram used to predict genotypes
Punnett Square
Change in structure of a gene that results in a change in the DNA that can be passed down to many generations
Mutation
The four different bases of DNA are
Adenine, Cytosine, Guananine, Thymine
Specific characteristics of an individual that is determined by genes
Traits
Single parent that reproduces by splitting it's nucleus into 2 equal parts
Asexual Reproduction
The genetic makeup of an individual organism
Genotype
The type of mutation where a mistake in the DNA is caused by removing neucleotides
Deletion
The bases of DNA connect to this strand
Phosphate Backbone
The passing on of genetic traits from parents to offspring is known as
Inheritance
Process where male and female create offspring by combining their genetic material
Sexual reproduction
The set of observable characteristics of an individual
Phenotype
An organism that carries and passes down certain phenotypic traits to it's offspring
Purebred