3.2 Traits and Inheritance Flashcards
1
Q
1 set of instructions for an inherited trait
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gene
2
Q
1 of the alternative forms of a gene that governs a characteristic, such as hair color
A
allele
3
Q
an organism’s apperance or other detectable characteristics
A
phenotype
4
Q
the entire genetic makeup of an organism; also the combination of genes for one or more specific traits
A
genotype
5
Q
the likeihood that a possible future event will occur in any given instance of the event
A
probability
6
Q
prevents hair, skin, and eyes, from having normal coloring
A
albinism
7
Q
plant that has genotype Pp
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heterozygous
