GENETICS|QUESTIONS WITH 100%CORRECT ANSWERS|VERIFIED|LATEST UPDATE 2025!!

GENETICS|QUESTIONS WITH 100%CORRECT ANSWERS|
VERIFIED|LATEST UPDATE 2025!!


gene - CORRECT ANSWERS-a section of chromosome that carries the code for a particular trait



genotype - CORRECT ANSWERS-the genetic make up of an organism (written as letters)



inherited traits - CORRECT ANSWERS-traits that are expressed through genes and can be passed
from parent to offspring



acquired traits - CORRECT ANSWERS-characteristics that are gained from environmental
influences, injuries, or practiced skills (learned) and are not inherited



Punnett Square - CORRECT ANSWERS-a model used to predict the possible combinations of
inherited traits



allele - CORRECT ANSWERS-different versions of a gene that determine a characteristic, such as
hair color



Gregor Mendel - CORRECT ANSWERS-the Father of Genetics; studied inherited traits of pea
plants; explained the passing of traits that can be inherited from generation to generation



dominant trait - CORRECT ANSWERS-a trait that hides the expression of another trait; written as
a capital letter



recessive trait - CORRECT ANSWERS-a trait that is seen ONLY if both parents give the allele for
the trait; written as a lowercase letter



phenotype - CORRECT ANSWERS-an organism's appearance (written as a word)



heredity - CORRECT ANSWERS-the passing of genetic traits from parent to offspring