11.1 Flashcards
1
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Genotype
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The genetic constitution of an individual organism.
2
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Homozygous
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Having two identical alleles for a particular gene.
3
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Heterozygous
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Having two different alleles for a particular gene.
4
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Phenotype
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The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, as determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences.
5
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Genotypic ratio
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The ratio of different genotypes that can occur in offspring from a genetic cross.
6
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Phenotypic ratio
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The ratio of different phenotypes that can occur in offspring from a genetic cross.
7
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Dominant vs recessive
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8
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Codominance
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A genetic scenario in which both alleles in a heterozygote are fully expressed, resulting in a phenotype that is neither dominant nor recessive.
