| A | B |
| dominant | allele that always appears in trait |
| gene | unit on chromosome that carries trait information |
| genotype | genetic makeup of an individual |
| heredity | passing of traits from one generation to the next |
| heterozygous | having different alleles for a trait |
| homozygous | having the same alleles for a trait |
| pedigree | chart that shows genetic traits of generations |
| phenotype | traits that can be seen |
| Punnett square | grid that shows possible from two parents |
| recessive | allele that only shows when two are present |