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| The branch of biology that studies heredity. |
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| The transmission of genetic trait from parent to offspring. |
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| When a plant is able to pollinate itself. |
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| The transfer of pollen from the flower of one plant to the flower of another plant. |
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| Plants that display only one form of a particular trait. True-breeding. |
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| The offspring of 2 varieties of true-breeding plants. |
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| The offspring of crosses from the F1 generation. |
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| The trait that is expressed or shown in an organism. |
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| The trait that is not expressed or shown in an organism. |
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| A pair of genes (or an individual) with two identical alleles for a trait. |
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| A pair of genes (or an individual) with different alleles for a trait. |
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| Each of the individual forms of (for) a trait. |
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| Observable characteristics of an organism. Characteristics or traits that you can see. |
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| The genetic makeup of an organism as indicated by its alleles. |
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| The pairs of genes separate in meiosis and each gamete receives one gene of that pair. |
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| LAW OF INDEPENDENT ASSORTMENT |
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| The pairs of genes separate independent of each other during meiosis. |
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| The likelihood of a particular event occurring. |
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| A cross involving ONE pair of contrasting traits. |
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| A diagram (square) used to predict the probable outcome of a cross. |
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| A cross involving TWO pairs of contrasting traits. |
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| Condition in which a trait is intermediate between two parents. Pink flowers from a red/white cross. |
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| Condition in which both alleles for a gene are expressed when present. Roan horse. |
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| Having more than two alleles or versions of a gene for a genetic trait. Blood types, A, B, O. |
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| A trait is controlled by several genes and exhibits a variety of phenotypes. Hair color or height. |
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| A change in genetic material. |
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| Harmful effects from mutated genes. |
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| The protein in blood that binds with oxygen and transports it through the body. |
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| A recessive disorder that impairs the blood's ability to clot. |
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| A trait that is determined by a gene found only on the X chromosome. |
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| A diagram showing a family history of a particular trait. |
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