Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Ch 10.1 vocab
vocabulary words
10
Science
7th Grade
10/19/2009

Additional Science Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
heredity
Definition
the passing of traits from parent to offspring
Term
dominant trait
Definition
one trait always present in the first generation the trait observed when at least one dominant allele for a characteristic is inherited
Term
recessive trait
Definition
a trait that appears only when two recessive alleles for the same characteristic are inherited
Term
allele
Definition
multiple forms of the same gene
Term
gene
Definition
a segment of DNA that carries hereditary instructions on the chromosomes
Term
genotype
Definition
organism's inherited combonation of alleles
Term
phenotype
Definition
an organisms appearance
Term
probability
Definition
a mathematical chance that something will occur
Term
self-pollinating plant
Definition
both male and female reproductive structures
Term
cross-pollination
Definition
pollen fertilizes the eggs of a flower on a different plant
Supporting users have an ad free experience!