Meiosis and Mendel

Science

an alternate form of a gene for a specific trait

An Alternate Form Of A Gene For A Specific Trait.

Allele

Allele Simple Definition

the exchange of genetic material between similar chromosomes during meiosis

The Exchange Of Genetic Material Between Similar Chromosomes During Meiosis.

Crossing Over

Crossing Over Simple Definition

a cell that has two sets of chromosomes

A Cell That Has Two Sets Of Chromosomes.

Diploid

Diploid Simple Definition

a trait of an allele that masks the other trait

A Trait Of An Allele That Masks The Other Trait.

Dominant Trait

Dominant Trait Simple Definition

when a male reproductive cell (sperm) joins with a female reproductive cell (egg)

When A Male Reproductive Cell (sperm) Joins With A Female Reproductive Cell (egg).

Fertilization

Fertilization Simple Definition

a sex cell, like an egg or sperm

A Sex Cell, Like An Egg Or Sperm.

Gamete

Gamete Simple Definition

the part of a chromosome that contains the DNA for a specific trait

The Part Of A Chromosome That Contains The DNA For A Specific Trait.

Gene

Gene Simple Definition

the study of how traits are passed from parents to offspring

The Study Of How Traits Are Passed From Parents To Offspring.

Genetics

Genetics Simple Definition

the entire genetic make up of an organism

The Entire Genetic Make Up Of An Organism.

Genotype

Genotype Simple Definition

a cell that has only one set of chromosomes

A Cell That Has Only One Set Of Chromosomes.

Haploid

Haploid Simple Definition

the passing of traits from parent to offspring

The Passing Of Traits From Parent To Offspring.

Heredity

Heredity Simple Definition

two different alleles for a trait

Two Different Alleles For A Trait.

Heterozygous

Heterozygous Simple Definition

a chromosome with the same structure and gene sequence

A Chromosome With The Same Structure And Gene Sequence.

Homologous Chromosome

Homologous Chromosome Simple Definition

two identical alleles for a trait

Two Identical Alleles For A Trait.

Homozygous

Homozygous Simple Definition

the offspring of parents that have different forms of a trait

The Offspring Of Parents That Have Different Forms Of A Trait.

Hybrid

Hybrid Simple Definition

states that genes for different traits are inherited independently of each other

States That Genes For Different Traits Are Inherited Independently Of Each Other.

Law Of Independent Assortment

Law Of Independent Assortment Simple Definition

states that every organism has two alleles for each trait, these alleles separate in meiosis

States That Every Organism Has Two Alleles For Each Trait, These Alleles Separate In Meiosis.

Law Of Segregation

Law Of Segregation Simple Definition

the process in cell division where the number of chromosomes is halved

The Process In Cell Division Where The Number Of Chromosomes Is Halved.

Meiosis

Meiosis Simple Definition

the observable characteristics of an organism

The Observable Characteristics Of An Organism.

Phenotype

Phenotype Simple Definition

the likelihood that an event will occur

The Likelihood That An Event Will Occur.

Probability

Probability Simple Definition

a model that predicts offspring

A Model That Predicts Offspring.

Punnett Square

Punnett Square Simple Definition

a trait that is masked from a dominant allele

A Trait That Is Masked From A Dominant Allele.

Recessive Trait

Recessive Trait Simple Definition

the production of offspring from two parents

The Production Of Offspring From Two Parents.

Sexual Reproduction

Sexual Reproduction Simple Definition

the sex cell produced in male reproductive organs

The Sex Cell Produced In Male Reproductive Organs.

Sperm

Sperm Simple Definition

any characteristic of an organism

Any Characteristic Of An Organism.

Trait

Trait Simple Definition

the cell formed when a sperm fertilizes an egg

The Cell Formed When A Sperm Fertilizes An Egg.

Zygote

Zygote Simple Definition

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