Here's how it works:
* Alleles: Different versions of a gene.
* Heterozygous: Having two different alleles for a specific trait.
Example:
* Eye color: Let's say the allele for brown eyes is "B" and the allele for blue eyes is "b".
* Heterozygous for eye color: A person with one "B" allele and one "b" allele would be represented as Bb.
Important: The specific letters used depend on the trait and the alleles involved.