Genetic information that is made up of chromosomes.

A sequence of DNA that codes for a protein and determines a trait that you’ll have.

Chunks of DNA stored in nuclei. You have 23 pairs of them.

The trait observed when at least one dominant allele for a characteristic is inherited.

A trait within an organism that is present but only expressed when both of the parents have that trait.

The passing of traits from parents to offspring.

The different forms of a gene.

Having two different alleles for a trait.

Having two identical alleles for a particular gene.

Special cells that contain half the number of chromosomes as body cells and they determine if you’re a girl or a boy.

The genetic makeup of an organism.

The physical characteristics of an organism.

A diagram that can be used to predict the genotype and phenotype combinations of a genetic cross.