genetics test
autosomal trait
a genetic trait that is passed down through generstions on one of the body's non-sex chromosomes (not X or Y)
genotype
genetic makeup of an organism, or the complete set of DNA that an organism inherits from its parents. (letters)
heterozygous (hybrid)
two different versions if a gene, or alleles, inherited from each parent
homozygous (purebread)
two identical versions of a gene, or alleles, inherited from each parent.
phenotype
physical trait, observable characteristics
sex-linked trait
characteristics determined by genes on the sex chromosomes (X or Y chromosome)
incomplete dominance
blend to show mixed trait
complete dominance
dominant trait masks the recessive trait
codominance
traits are both shown
IAIA or IAi
type A blood
IBIB or IBi
type B blood
IAIB
type AB blood
ii
type O blood