Genetics - A study of genes, how genes produce characteristics (traits) how traits are inherited
Heredity - how traits are transmitted from parents to offspring
Gene - a portion of DNA that determines a characteristic
Locus - specific place a gene is located on the chromosome
Alleles - alternative forms of a certain gene
Genome - set of all genes necessary to specify an organism's complete list of characteristics
Genotype - listing of genes present in an organism (DNA code) /Genetic Makeup
Phenotype - way the combination of alleles expresses itself. (physical appearance)
Homozygous - two identical alleles for a particular trait
Heterozygous - two different alleles for a particular trait (carrier)
Dominant - masks the effects of other alleles (always seen)
Recessive - effect is masked when another allele is present (only seen if individual homozygous is this
way)
Gregor Mendel - Austrian Monk that grew and studied pea plants for 8 years/ Father of Genetics/Father
of Heredity/1st to study inheritance of traits and formulate laws
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