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Genetics Flashcards

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Chromosome

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Long thread of condensed DNA

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Gene

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Sections of a chromosome that controls characteristics

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Alleles

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Different versions of genes

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Genotype

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The specific combination of alleles/genes that an individual has

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Phenotype

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The physical presentation of the genes/alleles

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Homozygous

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An individual with two identical alleles for a characteristic

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Heterozygous

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An individual with different alleles for a characteristic

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