Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Definitions for genetics

1. Homozygous- the same trait on both alleles
2. Phenotype- what of the possible genotypes actually appears
3. Carrier- someone who has a trait for a recessive gene that doesn't show, but can be passed on to the next generation
4. Can a mom with A blood and a Dad with B blood have children with O blood? Yes, both would have to be carriers of the O blood type
5. Can a Mom with hemophilia and a Dad that is normal have children with hemophilia? Yes they are very likely to have children with hemophilia

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