Question

25 Points!

Match the term on the left with its description on the right.

Question 1 options:

All of the traits combined that actually show up in the individual

Each person has two genes. The ___ will show up if that trait is present on one of the two genes.

The ____ can be hidden by the dominant trait. It will only show up if a person has both genes for that trait.

An observable form of an inherited characteristic.

The traits that an individual has inherited, including the ones that do not show up.

Left Options:
1. Genotype
2. Phenotype
3. Dominant Trait
4. Recessive Trait
5. Trait

I know that the 4th one is 5.

Thanks for the help in advance!

Answer 1

All of the traits combined that actually show up in the individual - this is the phenotype (the physical, observed expression of genes

Each person has two genes. The DOMINANT TRAIT will show up if that trait is present on one of the two genes.

The RECESSIVE TRAIT can be hidden by the dominant trait. It will only show up if a person has both genes for that trait.

An observable form of an inherited characteristic - A trait

The traits that an individual has inherited, including the ones that do not show up - this is the genotype, as it accounts for the set of genes in our DNA