Topic 6.1.2 Patterns of Inheritance (Part 1&2) Flashcards
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Define the term Gene
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A section of DNA which codes for a protein
2
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Define the term Locus
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The position of a gene on a chromosome
3
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Define the term Allele
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Different forms of the same gene
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Define the term Genotype
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The alleles an organism has
5
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Define the term Phenotype
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The observable characteristics of an organism
6
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Define the term Dominant Allele
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Define the term Recessive Allele
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The allele which has no effect on the phenotype of the heterozygote
8
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Define the term Homozygous
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Two identical alleles for a characteristic
9
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Define the term Heterozygous
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Two different alleles for a characteristic
