Chapter 6- Vocabulary Part 2 Flashcards
1
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Dominant gene
A
strong form of a gene, which is expressed even if a gene is present.
2
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Genotype
A
gene combination that deter mains a phenotype.
3
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Heredity
A
the passing of traits from parents to offspring.
4
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Hybrid (Heterozygote)
A
a genotype which is a combination of two different alleles for the same gene.
5
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Incomplete Dominance
A
a condition that results when genes produce a trait somewhere between the treats of parents.
6
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Phenotype
A
a trait that an organism actually shows.
7
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Protein
A
a large complex molecule molecule made of amino acids.
8
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Recessive gene
A
a weak form of a gene, which is not expressed when the dominate form is also present.
