an abbreviation for "deoxyribonucleic acid," which is the genetic material passed from parent to offspring

a segment of DNA that codes for a trait and is transferred from parent to offspring

a genetically determined characteristic that is passed from parent to offspring

the different forms of a gene for a given trait

Describes a trait that covers over, or dominates, another form of that trait. (capital letter)

the study of heredity

an organism's allele combination (combinations of letters)

the passing of traits from parents to offspring

having two different alleles for a particular trait (one uppercase & one lowercase)-also know as hybrid

having two identical alleles for a particular trait; either two lower case letters or two uppercase letters. Also known as purebred

the physical appearance or characteristics seen in an organism (trait you see)

describes the allele that is masked when the dominant allele is present (lowercase letter)

the likelihood that a given event will occur

a diagram used to predict all possible allele combinations from a genetic cross

part of eukaryotic cell division during which the cell nucleus divides

produces reproductive cells: sperm & egg, that are used to pass a parent's traits to offspring