Here's a breakdown:
* Alleles: Different versions of a gene.
* Trait: A characteristic or feature of an organism (e.g., eye color, height).
* Heterozygote: An organism that carries two different alleles for a particular trait.
Example:
Let's say the gene for eye color has two alleles:
* B: Brown eye allele
* b: Blue eye allele
An individual with one B allele and one b allele would be a heterozygote for eye color. They would likely have brown eyes because the brown allele is dominant.
