dominant
when present, this trait will always be seen, like brown eyes
Chromosomes
Made up of DNA, they tell the cell what to do
traits
Characteristics that are inherited
DNA
The actual code or information about the traits
offspring
a person's child or children.
recessive
this trait will only be seen if you have 2 matching genes of the same trait, like blue eyes
Punnett Square
diagram that can be used to predict the genotype and phenotype combinations of a genetic cross
genotype
genetic makeup of an organism
phenotype
An organism's physical appearance, or visible traits.
Reproduce
to make more of the same kind
genes
Made up of DNA. Carry the information about the specific traits that are passed down.