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Yes, that is correct. Each trait is controlled by genes, and genes exist in different forms called alleles. For any given trait, an individual can have two alleles—one inherited from their mother and one from their father. These alleles can have different variations, resulting in different expression of the trait.
An organism that possesses two different alleles for a trait is said to be heterozygous for that trait.
Alleles
Alleles
2 different alelles - heterozygous Same alelles - homozygous
The alleles for a given trait are inherited from an individual's parents.
The alleles for a given trait are inherited from an individual's parents.
The alleles for a given trait are inherited from an individual's parents.
Yes, that is correct. Each trait is controlled by genes, and genes exist in different forms called alleles. For any given trait, an individual can have two alleles—one inherited from their mother and one from their father. These alleles can have different variations, resulting in different expression of the trait.
An organism that possesses two different alleles for a trait is said to be heterozygous for that trait.
Having two different alleles for a trait is called heterozygous.
The trait could show up in two different forms. Alleles are individual units that determine what trait will be expressed in an offspring. Alleles exist for most traits such as hair color or wing size. Having two alleles simply means that the trait can be expressed in different variation. One trait can have several different alleles.
Alleles
alleles
Alleles
2 different alelles - heterozygous Same alelles - homozygous
A heterozygote is an organism with two different alleles for a trait.