Mohamed Abbas, a science teacher at Senioritis.io

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Cell Biology

Exploring Heredity: Principles of Genetic Transmission

Heredity The passing of physical traits from parents to offspring Heredity refers to the passing down of traits or characteristics from parents to offspring through genetic material...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Genetics

Discovering the Fundamental Laws of Inheritance: The Legacy of Gregor Mendel – The Father of Modern Genetics

Gregor Mendel The father of genetics Gregor Mendel (1822-1884) was an Austrian monk and botanist who is considered the father of modern genetics. He is famous for...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Genetics

Alleles: The Variant Forms of Genes and their Inheritance in Genetics

Allele Individual letters that represent genes An allele is a variant form of a gene that is present at a specific location, known as a locus, on...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Genetics

Dominant Alleles: How They Impact Genetic Traits and Characteristics

Dominant Allele An allele whose trait ALWAYS shows up in an organism when it is present A dominant allele is a genetic trait that is expressed even...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Genetics

Recessive Alleles and Their Role in Genetics and Inheritance.

Recessive Allele An allele that is hidden whenever a dominant allele is present A recessive allele is a variant form of a gene that does not produce...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Anatomy

Phenotype: The Role of Genetic and Environmental Factors in Physical and Behavioral Traits

Phenotype An organism’s physical appearance Phenotype refers to the physical appearance, observable traits, and characteristics of an individual that are determined by a combination of genetic and...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Genetics

Genotype: The Blueprint of an Organism’s Traits and Survival

Genotype An organism’s genetic make up or combination of alleles Genotype refers to the genetic makeup of an organism, which includes all of its inherited genes and...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Genetics

Homozygous Genes: Impacts on Traits and Health

Homozygous/Purebred An organism who has 2 of the same alleles for a trait (ex. TT or tt) Homozygous or purebred refers to an individual that has two...