What is a gene?

Genotype

the genetic make up of an individual

Genetics

the scientific study of heredity

Recessive

types of characteristics that are only expressed if inherited from both parents

Allele

different forms of a gene

Phenotype

the characteristics shown by a person that have occurred because of their genes and environment

DNA

the genetic material that carries information about an organism and is passed from parent to offspring

Heredity

the passing of traits from parents to offspring

Gene

the set of information that controls a trait/ a segment of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a specific trait

Mutation

a change in a gene or chromosome

Trait

a characteristic that an organism can pass to its offspring through its genes

Dominant

the most powerful, important or influential