Genetics Vocab

7. Trait those which are more likely to be inherited due to their stronger allele expression compared to recessive alleles
8. the genetic makeup of an organism
9. the product of the reproductive processes of a person, animal, or plant
10. a molecule that contains the genetic code that is unique to every individual
12. one of two or more versions of DNA sequence at a given genomic location
14. a structure found inside the nucleus of a cell and is made up of proteins and DNA
15. the observable characteristics in an individual
16. Trait a trait that must be contributed by both parents in order to appear in the offspring

1. having two different versions of the same gene
2. the passing on of genes and genetic traits from parent to offspring
3. A change in the usual DNA sequence at a particular gene locus
4. an offspring of two animals or plants of different subspecies, breeds, varieties, species, or genera
5. a type of inheritance in which two versions (alleles) of the same gene are expressed separately to yield different traits in an individual
6. on the expression of their genes
11. a characteristic, such as height or skin color, that is influenced by two or more genes
13. having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes