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What is the definition of HOMOZYGOUS?
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Having 2 identical alleles for a given trait.
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What is the definition of HETEROZYGOUS?
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Having 2 different alleles for a given trait.
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What is an ALLELE?
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A version of a gene. Fora ll genes, there are at least 2 alleles.
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What is the genotype?
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The pair of alleles present for a particular gene.
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What is the phenotype?
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The physical characteristics (traits) that are derived from an organism's genotype.
One phenotype can result from multiple genotypes. |
