Biotechnology Flashcards
1
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Carrier
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carry the trait but do not necessarily have the trait
2
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Incomplete dominance
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both traits are dominant, resulting in a blend in the traits
3
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Codominant
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both forms of the gene contribute to the phenotype
4
Q
Multiple alleles
A
traits in which there are more than 2 forms of a gene (blood type)
5
Q
Autosome
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Pairs of homologous chromosomes in somatic cells
6
Q
Sex chromosomes
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determine the sex of an individual and carry sex-linked traits
7
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Sex-linked traits
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Traits controlled by genes on sex chromosomes
8
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Polygenic inheritance
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Inheritance pattern of a trait controlled by two or more genes
9
Q
chart that shows relationships within a family and how traits are transmitted through generations
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pedigree
