the differences in DNA between individuals of the same species - especially high in sexual reproduction

Passing of genetic traits from parents to offspring

A feature that has different forms in a population

different forms of a characteristic

the stronger form a a trait that blocks another genetic factor

the weaker form of a trait which is overpowered if a dominant allele is present

A segment of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a specific trait

Different forms of a gene

An organism's genetic makeup, or allele combinations.

An organism's physical appearance, or visible traits.(determined by the genetic code)

An organism that has two identical alleles for a trait (both dominant or both recessive)

An organism that has two different alleles for a trait (one dominant and one recessive)

A pattern of inheritance in which one allele is completely dominant over another. The phenotype is dominant only

A pattern of inheritance in which two alleles are neither dominant nor recessive. The resulting phenotype is a blending of the parental traits.

A pattern of inheritance in which both alleles of a gene contribute to the phenotype equally (but are not blended)