Monica Gómez Villanueva

Task 01- Coming to terms

ALLELES: The alleles are each of the forms that the

same gene can have, they determines certain
characteristics according to their properties.They are
located in the same position within the homologous
chromosomes. If the two alleles are identical, the
individual is homozygous for this gene. On the other
hand, if the alleles are different, the individual is
heterozygous for this gene.

GENOTYPE: It is the genetic content of an organism and it is used to determine the

specific variations that each individual has. The genotype together with environmental
factors (for example: places with radiations that can affect the development of the
baby).

PHENOTYPE: It is the set of characters visible in an individual as a result of the

interaction between their genotype and the environment. I mean, is how are you
physically(Colour eyes, hair...) and traits that are not visible (have an enzyme or not, )

HOMOZYGOUS: An individual is homozygous for a gen when both

alleles it carries for that gene are the same. Each allele of a
particular gene is inherited from each parent. If both alleles for that
particular gene are the same, then the organism is homozygotic.

HETEROZYGOUS: An organism is heterozygous when it inherits two

different forms of a particular gene (one from each parent)

HYBRID: It is a living organism from the crossing of two other

organisms by sexual reproduction. To be hybrid must be born of race, species ...
different or one or more different qualities. For example, when a donkey / donkey and
a mare meet the offspring is a mule and is semi-sterile because if it comes out female
can be fertile but the male is not sterile because of the genetic problems.

https://www.genome.gov/glossarys/index.cfm?id=4

https://www.definicionabc.com/ciencia/genotipo.php