| Question | Answer |
| The nucleus... | A structure in the cytoplasm of cells that contains genetic material |
| Gene... | Section of DNA that codes for particular characteristics |
| Chromosome... | A structure found in the nucleus that carries genetic information |
| DNA... | Molecule making up chromosomes |
| Alleles... | Another version of a gene that controls a particular characteristic |
| Homozygous... | A pair of alleles that are the same |
| Heterozygous... | A pair of alleles that are different |
| Dominant... | An allele that controls development of a characteristic even if present on only one chromosome in the pair |
| Recessive... | An allele that controls development of a characteristic only if it's dominant partner allele is not |
| Phenotype... | The actual characteristics of an individual |
| Genotype... | The alleles that an individual contains |
| Genetic diagram... | A diagram that shows the possible outcomes of a genetic cross |
| Family Pedigree... | Known genetic line of descent from generation to generation |
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