Genetics

• Chromosomes - segments of DNA
• Genome - the entirety of DNA in the nucleus
• Gene - segment of DNA that codes for protein
• Allele - A type of gene that is found at the same locus, order as another gene on a different chromosome having same character as the first chromosome but not the same trait
• Homozygous - two identical alleles
• Character - A physical feature which can be seen in a person's face such as nose
• Trait - a characteristic that is inherited generation after generation such as hair, eye color
• Genotype - An individual’s genetic makeup or set of genes
• The region in which genes are not present on a chromosome are also called