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Different versions of the same gene

Alleles

Two alleles that are different---Hh

Heterozygous

What is a section of DNA called?

Gene

What is an example of genetic material?

DNA, genes, or chromosomes

What is a characteristic or feature determined by genes?

Inherited Trait

Type of reproduction that requires 2 parents

Sexual Reproduction

Traits that will only show up if paired together. Represented by a lowercase letter.

Recessive

A chart that determines the probability of traits being passed down to offspring

Punnett Square

Offspring less likely to survive an environmental event

Asexual Reproduction

Traits that will always show if present. Represented by a capital letter.

Dominant

Made of genes and DNA. Humans have 46 (23 pairs)

Chromosome

Type of reproduction that requires only one parent

Asexual Reproduction

Offspring more likely to survive an environmental event

Sexual Reproduction

Two alleles that are the same - HH, hh

Homozygous

Most plants and animals reproduce this way

Sexual Reproduction

The physical appearance created by the genotype

phenotype

Quick population growth

Asexual Reproduction

Produces diverse offspring

Sexual Reproduction

Produces uniform offspring

Asexual Reproduction

Less adaptability

Asexual Reproduction

What is the passing down of traits from one generation to next generation?

Heredity

More adaptability

Sexual Reproduction

Who is known as the "Father of Genetics"

Gregor Mendel

The specific genetic makeup or code for a trait

genotype

Where is genetic material located in a plant or animal cell?

Nucleus