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15 Cards in this Set
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Phenotype
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The physical trait that you see.
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Genotype
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The actual genes that are present.
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Dominant trait
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This trait always masks the other trait.
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Recessive Trait
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This trait is only seen if both genes are weak.
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Complete Dominance
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When the dominant gene completely masks the other gene.
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Incomplete Dominance
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When the traits blend. Neither trait is dominant.
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Heterozygous
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An organism that has one dominant gene and one recessive gene for the same trait. Also known as Hybrid. (Bb)
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Homozygous
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An organism that has two genes for the same trait that are identical. (BB or bb)
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Traits
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The physical characteristics.
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Heredity
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The passing of traits from parent to offspring.
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Genes
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The factors that control traits.
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Probabilty
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The likelihood that a particular event will occur.
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Punnett Square
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A chart that shows the results of a genetic cross.
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Gregor Mendel
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"Father of Genetics"
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Jerome Bettis
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"The Bus"
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