Trait
Gene
Genotype
Phenotype
Chromosome
Allele
A different form of a gene. You have 2 for each gene, 1 from mom, 1 from dad.
Piece of DNA that codes for a certain characteristic.
Physical characteristics such as hair color, skin color, etc
Condensed piece of DNA. Humans have 46 in their somatic cells and 23 in their sex cells
Physical traits or characteristics expressed
Genetic makeup which includes the combination of alleles