Genetics Flashcards

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Allele

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: An alternate form that a gene may have for a single trait; can be dominant or recessive

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Heredity

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: the passing traits from parent to offspring

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The study of how traits are inherited through the actions of alleles

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Genetics

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Genetic makeup of an organism

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Genotype

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Phenotype

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Outward physical appearance and behavior of an organism as a result of its genotype

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