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11 Cards in this Set
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trait |
characteristics of something |
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allele |
an alternate form of the same gene or trait |
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homozygous |
having two identical alleles (TT or tt) |
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heterozygous |
having two different alleles (Tt) |
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phenotype |
physical trait or appearance |
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genotype |
the genetic make up of an organism |
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hybrid |
an organism with mixed genotypes |
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pure |
an organism with only dominant or recessive genotypes (homozygous) |
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dominant |
a trait that always shows itself when present |
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recessive |
the trait that when in the presence of a dominant trait is masked |
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the law of segregation |
During the formation of gametes, the two alleles responsible are separated |