Inheritance Flashcards
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Gene
A
A section of DNA that codes for a protien
2
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Allele definition
A
Version of a gene that codes for a protien
3
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Genotype definition
A
The alleles that a person has
4
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Phenotype definition
A
Visible characteristics
5
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Homozygous definition
A
Chromosome that contains two of the same allele
6
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Heterozygous definition
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Chromosome that contains one of each allele
7
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Dominant definition
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Expressed in the phenotype when present in the genotype
8
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Recessive definition
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Expressed in the phenotype when present in the genotype with another recessive allele
9
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Polygenic definition
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When characteristics are affected by many genes, rather than just one
10
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Codominant definition
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When both alleles contribute to the phenotype
