Genetics Review

Vocabulary flashcards for genetics exam review.

Natural Selection

The process where natural selection causes some traits to become more or less common in a population over time.

Pedigree

A chart that shows the inheritance of a trait within a family, used to determine if a trait is dominant or recessive, autosomal or X-linked.

Transcription

The process of converting DNA into RNA.

Translation

The process of converting RNA into a protein.

Mutation

A change in the DNA sequence that can be silent (no change in amino acid), missense (different amino acid), or nonsense (premature stop codon).

Phenotype

The observable characteristics or traits of an organism resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.

Global postion

A location that may affect skin pigmentation.

Vitamin D

Vitamin affected by UV exposure.

Folate

Vitamin affected by UV exposure.