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19 Cards in this Set
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Genes |
Segments of DNA that code for a trait |
DNA |
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Gametes |
Sex cell |
Sperm and egg |
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Male Sex Cell |
Sperm |
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Female Sex Cell |
Egg |
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Haploid |
Half the total # of chromosomes (n) Sex cell |
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Diploid |
Full # of chromosomes (2n) Somatic or body cell |
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Tetrad |
Homologous chromosome pair |
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Fertilization |
Egg (23) + Sperm (23) = Zygote (46) |
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Crossing Over |
Exchange of genetic information between non-sister chromatids |
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Gregory Mendel |
Father of genetics Monk Plant breeder |
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P generation |
Parent |
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F1 generation |
Children |
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F2 generation |
Grandchildren |
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Alleles |
T and t |
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Genotype |
Genetic makeup Dominant and recessive |
(Gen)otype/(Gen)etic |
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Phenotype |
Physical appearance Tall and short |
(Ph)ysical/(Ph)enotype |
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Homozygous Dominant |
TT and purebred |
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Homozygous Recessive |
tt and purebred |
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Heterozygous Dominant |
Tt and hybrid |
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