Genetics Flashcards
1
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What is genetics?
A
It is the study of inherited characteristics called traits.
2
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What is homozygous?
A
Is when the two alleles are the same these can be dominant or recessive.
3
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what is heterozygous?
A
Is when the two alleles are different.
4
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What is a genotype?
A
Is the actual genetic information carried by an individual.
5
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What is a phenotype?
A
Is the observable characteristics or traits of the individual.
6
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What is the male chromosome and female chromosome?
A
Male XY/ Female XX
7
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What is sex linkage?
A
Are genes carried on the X or Y chromosomes.
8
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What is a mutation?
A
Mistakes that happen as DNA is copied.
