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Genetics

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The scientific study of heredity

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Mitosis

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The process by which the nucleus is divided into two identical nuclei.

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Genetic Variation

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The tendency of individual genetic characteristics in a population to differ from one another.

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Gene

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The chemical factor that determines a trait.

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Mutation

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Any change in DNA. (genetic material)

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Alleles

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The alternate forms of a gene.

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Homozygous

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An organism with two identical alleles for a particular trait.

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Heterozygous

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An organism with two different alleles for a particular trait

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Punnett Square

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A tool used to predict outcomes in genetics.

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Genotype

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The genetic makeup of an organism based on alleles inherited.

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