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Unit 3: Endless Forms Most Beautiful Flashcards

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What is an allele?

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Alleles are different versions of the same gene.

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How many alleles do we have? What are they called?

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We have 2 alleles. One dominant and one recessive.

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Individuals who are homozygous carry:

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identical alleles.

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Individuals who are heterozygous carry:

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two different alleles.

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