Non-Mendelian Genetics

Flashcards covering key vocabulary related to Non-Mendelian Genetics.

Incomplete Dominance

A situation in genetics where one allele is not completely dominant over another, resulting in a blending of traits in the heterozygous phenotype.

Codominance

A genetic situation where both alleles contribute equally and separately to the phenotype, such as speckled feathers in chickens.

Multiple Alleles

A condition where a gene has more than two possible alleles in the population, though an individual can carry only two.

Polygenic Traits

Traits controlled by two or more genes, often resulting in a wide range of phenotypes.