Vocab #19 Mr. Addeo
Having two different alleles for a particular gene. Heterozygous Having two different alleles for a particular gene.
Having two identical alleles for a particular gene. Homozygous Having two identical alleles for a particular gene.
Carrier A person who has one recessive allele and one dominant allele for a trait.
Punnett Square A chart that shows all the possible combinations of alleles that can result from a genetic cross.
Pedigree A chart that shows the presence or absence of a trait according to the relationships within a family across several generations.