11.1 Traits Flashcards
1
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Define Genotype
A
An individuals allele combination
2
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Define Phenotype
A
The visible trait that alleles cause
3
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Define Homozygous
A
Both the same allele
4
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Define Heterozygous
A
two different alleles
5
Q
Define genotypic ratio
A
The number of individuals with each genotype compared to the others/total
6
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Define phenotypic ratio
A
The number of individuals with each phenotype compared to the others/total
7
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Define Codominance
A
Both of an individual’s alleles are visible in its phenotype
8
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Dominant vs. Recessive
A
Takes one H allele to cause the phenotype vs. takes two h alleles to cause the phenotype
