PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Trait- a characteristic or property of an organism
Dominant trait- a genetic trait passed from parent to child that is more likely to be expressed
Chromosome- a tightly wound bundle of DNA and proteins found in the nucleus of most living cells
Heredity- the passing of traits from parent to offspring
Gene-the basic unit of heredity in a living organism; a segment of DNA or RNA
Allele-one member of a pair or series of genes on specific chromosomes in specific positions
Phenotype-a characteristic or property of an organism
Genotype-internal genetic coding passed on from one generation to the next
Homogeneous-a substance in which all of the parts are the same throughout
Heterogeneous- a substance in which the parts are clearly different shapes and colors; different throughout
Punnett square- a chart used to determine the possible genetic outcomes for offspring of a given cross
DNA- found in the nucleus of a cell, a long nucleic acid molecule containing the genetic instructions for the development and functioning of all living organisms; abbreviation for deoxyribonucleic acid
Prokaryotes-found in the nucleus of a cell, a long nucleic acid molecule containing the genetic instructions for the development and functioning of all living organisms; abbreviation for deoxyribonucleic acid
Eukaryotes-having complex cells in which the genetic material is contained inside a nucleus
