Biology Flashcards
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Allelle
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An allele is a variant form of a gene
2
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Dominant
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A dominant trait or gene
3
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Recessive
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relating to or denoting heritable characteristics controlled by genes which are expressed in offspring only when inherited from both parents
4
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Genotype
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Your complete heritable genetic identity
5
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Phenotype
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Phenotype is a description of your actual physical characteristics
6
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Homozygous
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Individuals who are homozygous for a certain gene carry two copies of the same allele.
7
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Heterozygous
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Heterozygous means having one each of two different alleles.
