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