1. Week 9 Vocab Definitions

2. Punnett square
Tool used in genetics to predict the probability of offspring between 2 parents.
Allele
An alternative form of a gene
Dominant
The allele that will be expressed if present

3. Recessive
The allele that is covered up by dominant alleles
Genotype
The actual genetic makeup of an individual
Phenotype
The physical appearance of an individual

4. Homozygous
Two identical copies of the gene affecting a given trait
Heterozygous
Two different alleles of the gene affecting a given trait

5. Law of independent assortment
The inheritance pattern of one trait will not affect the inheritance pattern of another
Law of segregation
Alleles separate during the formation of gametes