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15 Cards in this Set
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Trait
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The phenotypic manifestation of a genotype. A quality or characteristic.
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Heredity
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the passing on of a physical or mental characteristic genetically from one generation to another.
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Purebred
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being bred by parents of the same breed and characteristics
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Gene
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The genetic code that is transferred through generations.
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Allele
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a distinct form of a gene that codes for a certain trait.
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Dominant allele
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a trait that is expressed when one allele is present.
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Recessive allele
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a trait that is expressed when a pair of alleles are present.
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Punnett square
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a drawing representing that chances of recieving a trait.
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Phenotype
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outward or physical trait of an organism.
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Genetype
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it is the type of genetic code and traits that will be passed on.
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Homozygous
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an individual having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes and so breeding true for the corresponding characteristic.
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Heterozygous
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an individual having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes, and so giving rise to varying offspring.
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Codominance
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only for blood. When a pure A person has babies with a pure B person, their kids become AB.
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Chromosomes
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a threadlike structure that the DNA is in
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DNA
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contains all genetic info for all organisms
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