genetics vocab

5. contains the cells chromosomes
8. when no allele can mask the expression of another allele
9. Having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes.
14. Having two of the same alleles of a particular gene.
15. choosing parents with particular characteristics to breed together and produce offspring with more desirable characteristics
17. reproduction with only one parent
18. a trait that is homozygous
19. the set of characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.

1. A form of intermediate inheritance in which one allele for a specific trait is not completely expressed over its paired allele.
2. when the offspring grows out of the parent organism
3. Passing on physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generator to another
4. the act or process of making a copy of something
6. this is also known as cloning
7. carries genetic information in the form of genes
8. the smallest unit of life that makes up your body
10. determines the characteristics of the offspring
11. when cells break off into two different cells
12. a specific form of a gene
13. a trait that is heterozygous
15. a type of reproduction where there are two parents
16. a makeup of an individual organism