Genetics Vocabulary Exam Questions and
Answers Graded A+
Heredity - Correct answer-the passing of characteristics (traits) from parents to
offspring
Genetics - Correct answer-the branch of Biology that focuses on heredity
Gregor Mendel - Correct answer-Father of Genetics
Genes - Correct answer-segments of DNA that code for a specific trait
(characteristic); Example: Gene for height
Allele - Correct answer-Versions of a specific gene; Example: the Gene for Height
may have 2 specific alleles, one for Tall and one for Short
Genotype - Correct answer-the set of alleles an individual has for a trait;
represented by letters (usually the first letter of the dominant trait); Example: TT,
Tt, tt
Phenotype - Correct answer-the physical appearance of a trait; Examples: Tall,
short; Yellow, green
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Answers Graded A+
Heredity - Correct answer-the passing of characteristics (traits) from parents to
offspring
Genetics - Correct answer-the branch of Biology that focuses on heredity
Gregor Mendel - Correct answer-Father of Genetics
Genes - Correct answer-segments of DNA that code for a specific trait
(characteristic); Example: Gene for height
Allele - Correct answer-Versions of a specific gene; Example: the Gene for Height
may have 2 specific alleles, one for Tall and one for Short
Genotype - Correct answer-the set of alleles an individual has for a trait;
represented by letters (usually the first letter of the dominant trait); Example: TT,
Tt, tt
Phenotype - Correct answer-the physical appearance of a trait; Examples: Tall,
short; Yellow, green
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