a) Acquired characteristics
They are as a result of adaptations due to the environment and are not inherited.
b) Inherited characteristics
They are passed down to offspring during sexual reproduction.
c) Genotype
Genetic constitution of an individual/genetic makeup.
d) Phenotype
Characteristics of an individual observed or discernible by other means i.e. observable character.
e) Dominant gene (character)
Expressed in the phenotype when homozygous or heterozygous.
f) Recessive gene
Only expressed in homozygous state.
g) Homozygous
Is when two alleles are identical e.g. LL,ll
h) Heterozygous
Is when two alleles are different at a particular locus e.g. Ll
i) F1 and F2
Fl means first filial generation i.e. the first generation produced when two varieties can be crossed.
F2 means second generation i.e. product of offspring or from F1 generation.
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