Behavioral Genetics Lecture Review

A series of flashcards designed to help review key concepts related to behavioral genetics, including definitions and principles.

Behavioral Genetics

Study of the relationship between genetics and behavior.

Allele Frequency

The relative frequency of an allele at a genetic locus in a population.

Phenotype Frequency

The proportion of individuals in a population that exhibit a specific phenotype.

Hardy-Weinberg Principle

States that allele and genotype frequencies in a population will remain constant from generation to generation in the absence of evolutionary influences.

Gene Pool

The complete set of genetic information within a population.

Mendelian Inheritance

Inheritance patterns that follow the laws established by Gregor Mendel, primarily involving dominant and recessive traits.

Homozygous

Having two identical alleles for a particular gene.

Heterozygous

Having two different alleles for a particular gene.

Autosomal Recessive

A type of inheritance where two copies of a recessive allele must be present for the phenotype to appear.

Phenotype

The physical and physiological traits of an organism, resulting from its genotype.

Genotype

The genetic constitution of an individual, determining a specific characteristic.