Genetics

2. trait will be hidden if the dominant is present but can show in an organism when two recessive, lower case alleles are present
3. having two identical or the same two alleles for a trait, ex. RR or rr
6. two parents create offspring that are genetically different from either parent
7. a chart that shows the possible combinations of alleles (traits) that can result from a genetic cross.
8. will always show up in the organism when the capital allele is present
9. creation of genetically identical
12. the passing on of characteristics from parent to offspring

1. having two different alleles for a trait, ex. Rr or rR (usually written with the capital first)
4. the genetic makeup of an organism
5. physical characteristics or visible appearance
9. different forms of a gene
10. a specific characteristic that an organism can pass on to its offspring
11. a section of DNA that determines a trait, ex. Eye , hair