Activity #1- Patterns of InheritanceUnlocking Content Vocabulary(Give the meaning of the following words) 1. Alleles2. Chromosomes3. Genes4. Dominant Trait5. Recessive Trait6. Genotype7. Phenotype8. Pedigree9. Homozygous10. Heterozygous11. Mendelian Inheritance12. Punnet Square13. Monohybrid Cross14. Dihybrid Cross15. Genetics16. Heredity
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Answer:1. Alleles – Different forms of a gene found at the same location on a chromosome.2. Chromosomes – Thread-like structures made of DNA that carry genetic information.3. Genes – Segments of DNA that determine specific traits or characteristics.4. Dominant Trait – A trait that is expressed when at least one dominant allele is present.5. Recessive Trait – A trait that is expressed only when two recessive alleles are present.6. Genotype – The genetic makeup of an organism (the combination of alleles it has).7. Phenotype – The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism.8. Pedigree – A diagram showing family relationships and inheritance patterns of traits.9. Homozygous – Having two identical alleles for a specific gene.10. Heterozygous – Having two different alleles for a specific gene.11. Mendelian Inheritance – The basic principles of heredity discovered by Gregor Mendel using pea plants.12. Punnett Square – A diagram used to predict the outcome of a genetic cross.13. Monohybrid Cross – A genetic cross involving one trait.14. Dihybrid Cross – A genetic cross involving two traits.15. Genetics – The study of genes, heredity, and variation in living organisms.16. Heredity – The passing of traits from parents to offspring.
