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Chromosomes is what ? |
A linear molecule of DNA plus its associated protein. |
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Gene |
A particular segment of DNA |
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Locus |
The physical location of a gene |
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Alleles |
The alternate forms of a particular gene. |
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Homozygous ( true-breeding) |
An organism has two identical alleles for a given gene |
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Heterozygous ( hybrid ) |
An organism has two different allies for a given gene. |
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Genotype |
The genetic make-up an organism. The actual alleles of each gene carried by an organism ex. PP, Pp |
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Phenotype |
The physical characteristics of an organism. (Notes) |
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Gregor Mendel |
“ Father of genetics” Deduced the principle of genetic by breeding garden peas. |
