1. Genetics Vocabulary

2. Genetics –The study of inherited characteristics
Inherited Traits – A trait or characteristic that is given from parents to offspring through reproduction

3. Gene – Part of your DNA which contains instructions for your body’s look. You have 2 genes for each trait. 1 from Mom and 1 from Dad.

4. Allele - The different versions of Genes
Allele - The different versions of Genes. Can be either dominant or recessive.
Capital letter = dominant
Lower case = recessive

5. Genotype- The genetic makeup of an organism.
Example: Heterozygous (Rr)
Phenotype – The appearance of an organism
Example: Brown Hair

6. Heterozygous – When the alleles are different.
Example: Rr Gg Hh
Homozygous – When the alleles are the same.
Example: RR rr GG gg