Genetics and Genetic Engineering
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What is genetics? - a branch of biology that studies heredity and variation in organisms. 
 
 what does heredity mean? - passing on of traits/characteristics from one generation to the next 
 
 who was the 'Father of Genetics'? - Gregor Mendel 
 
 What did Gregor Mendel do? - Breed different variations of garden pea plants in the 1800s 
 
 What are genes? - Genes are sections of DNA that control a single genetic trait. 
 
 T/F: each chromatid is made up of one, helical DNA molecule. ...
Who is the father of genetics? - Gregor Mendel 
 
 What are alleles? - One or more alternate versions of a gene or genes 
 
 How many alleles does an individual receive for one gene? - 2 alleles, 1 from each parent 
 
 What is a genotype? - An organisms genetic make-up 
 
 What is a homozygous genotype? - When alleles are the same 
 
 What is a heterozygous genotype? - When alleles are different 
 
 Which allele shows up if the genotype is heterozygous, Dominant or Recessive? - Dominant, ...