1. Set 3
Genetics
Vocabulary

2. Mutation – random change in a gene or chromosome
Nucleus – cell structure that directs all cell activities, structure contains all DNA

3. 3. Probability – the chance that a particular outcome will happen
4. Clone – an organism that is genetically identical to the organism from which it was produced

4. 5. Carrier – a person who has once recessive allele for a trait and one dominant allele, but does not have the trait
6. Allele – copies of the gene for each characteristic

5. 7. Punnett square – a diagram you can use to show hoe likely each outcome of a breeding experiment

6. 8. Chromosomes – a double rod of condensed chromatin; contains DNA that carries genetic information
9. DNA – the genetic material that carries information about an organism and is passed from parent to offspring

7. 10. Nature vs. nurture – the debate about how genes and the environment affect traits

8. 11. Pedigree – a family tree used for genetic analysis