UNIT2-Inheritance Flashcards

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What happens when fertilisation takes place?

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The nuclei combine so the offspring inherit characteristics from both parents and some unique ones. 23 chromosomes each parent

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What are DNA copies called?

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Alleles You can have different versions of the same allele.

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What is a combination of alleles called?

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Genotype

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What is a trait created by a Genotype called?

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Phenotype

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