Module 7-Genetics Flashcards

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Allele

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One of a pair of genes that occupies the same position on homologous chromosomes

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Genotype

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Two-letter set that represents the alleles an organism possesses for a certain trait

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Phenotype

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The observable expression of an organism’s genes

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Homozygous genotype

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A genotype in which both alleles are identical

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Heterozygous genotype

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A genotype with two different alleles

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Dominant allele

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An allele that will determine phenotype if just one is present in the genotype

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Recessive allele

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An allele that will not determine the phenotype unless the genotype is homozygous in that allele

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Carriers

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Individuals who have one copy of an allele for a recessive trait but do not exhibit the trait

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Codominance

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Inheritance pattern in which heterozygotes express the distinct phenotypes of both alleles

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Antigen

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A substance that, when introduced into the blood, triggers the production of an antibody

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Antibody

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Specialized proteins in your immune system used to attack and destroy specific antigens

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