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Gene
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Sequences if bases on a DNA which codes for a protein a
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Allele
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A different version of a gene.
Code for different versions of the same characteristics g |
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Gentotype
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The TYPE of alleles a person has
e.g BB or Bb or bb |
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Phenotype
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The CHARACTERISTICS an allele produces
e.g brown eyes |
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Recessive
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Characteristic only appears in the phenotype if TWO COPIES are present
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Dominant
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An allele who's characteristic appears in the phenotype if only ONE IS PRESENT
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Homozygous
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When an organism carries 2 copies of the same allele
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Heterozygous
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When an organism carries two different alleles
e.g Bb |
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Carrier
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... Of a recessive allele which causes a disease (heterozygous)
Not affected by the disease but carry a copy |
