| A | B |
| genes | control inherited traits |
| mutation | change in a gene |
| recessive | hidden when dominant gene is present |
| DNA | store genetic information in a cell |
| dominant | gene or trait that always shows itself |
| heredity | passing of traits to offspring |
| RNA | makes proteins |
| homozygous | TT |
| environment | can affect traits |
| clones | have same genetic information |
| pea plants | Mendel experimented with these plants |
| sex-linked disorder | Hemophilia is an example of this |
| phenotype | the appearance or looks |
| proteins | RNA makes these |
| genetic engineering | produces new forms of DNA |
| Punnett Square | chart showing possible gene combinations |