Foundations in Molecular Biology and Genetics Flashcards
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Gene
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A genetic factor (region of DNA) that helps determine a characteristics
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Allele
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One of two or more alternative forms of a gene
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Locus
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Specific place on a chromosome occupied by an allele
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Genotype
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The genotype is a organisms genetic information (e.g BB:Homozygous dominant)
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Heterozygote
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An individual organism possessing two different alleles at a locus
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Homozygote
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An individual organism possessing two of the same alleles at a locus
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Phenotype or trait
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The set of observable physical traits (e.g plant colour: purple or white
