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Componets Of Life Key Words Flashcards

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Chromosome

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Coiled up lengths of DNA

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DNA

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DNA is a polymer made up of strands of polymer

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Genes

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A small section of chromosomes which codes for protein

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Alleles

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Alternative form of the same gene

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Recessive

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Requires 2 genes for the characteristic to be displayed

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Dominant

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Requires 1 gene for the characteristic to be displayed

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Heterozygous

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2 different genes Aa,Bb

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Homozygous

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2 genes the same AA , BB

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Phenotype

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Characteristics you have

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Genotype

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Genes you have

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