Genetics Vocab Flashcards
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Genetics
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The scientific study of heredity.
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Fertilization
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When male and female reproductive cells join to form a new cell.
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Trait
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A specific characteristic of an individual.
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Hybrid
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Offspring of crosses between parents with different traits.
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Gene
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Sequence of DNA that determines a trait that’s passed from parent to offspring.
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Allele
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One of different forms of a gene.
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Principle of Dominance
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Some alleles dominant others are recessive.
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Segregation (Bio term)
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Separation of alleles during gamete formation.
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Probability
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Likelihood that a certain event will occur.
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Homozygous
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Having two identical alleles for a particular gene.
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Heterozygous
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Having two different alleles for a particular gene.
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