Genetics and Inheritance Flashcards
1
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Define genotype
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The genetic constitution of an organism
2
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Define phenotype
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The expression of the genotype and its interaction with the environment
3
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Define gene
A
A sequence of bases that codes for a polypeptide
4
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Define allele
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Different form of the same gene
5
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Define loci
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The position of a gene on a chromosome/DNA molecule
6
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Define homozygous
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Both alleles of a certain gene are identical
7
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Define heterozygous
A
Both alleles of a certain gene are different
8
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What are heterozygous organisms referred as?
A
Carriers
9
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What are homozygous individuals referred as?
A
Pure breeding
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