Genetics (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Flashcards

Deoxyribonucleic Acid; carries hereditary information

60 chromosomes

Different versions or forms of the same gene

Animal's complete genetic makeup; combination of alleles

Observable traits displayed by an animal

Whenever they are present in the genotype

Identical alleles for a gene (AA or aa)

Alleles separate during gamete (sex cell) formation

3:1 (dominant to recessive)

Controlled by multiple genes; show continuous variation