1. Genetics terms (Gene-Allele)

2. Gene A section of DNA that codes for traits
Ex: eye color, hair color, etc…

3. Meiosis
Form of nuclear division that divides a diploid cell into haploid cells; forms gametes for sexual reproduction

4. Crossing Over
Exchange of chromosome segments between homologous chromosomes during meiosis 1

5. Haploid (n)
Cells have only one copy of each chromosome

6. Diploid (2n)
Cells have two copies of each chromosome: one copy from mom and one from dad

7. Karyotype
Image of all chromosomes in a cell

8. Pedigree
Chart of the phenotype and genotypes in a family that is used to determine whether an individual is a carrier of a recessive allele

9. DNA Fingerprinting
The analysis of DNA from samples of the body conducted in order to identify individuals.

10. Allele different form of the same gene
Represented by capital and lowercase letters
Ex: blonde hair, brown hair (B or b)