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Allele |
One or two versions of a gene, found at a specific location on a chromosome. |
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Mitosis |
Asexual cell division where two indentical cells are formed. |
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Gene |
A short section of D.N.A carrying genetic information. |
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Chromosome |
Thread-like structure carrying the genetic information found in the nucleus of a cell. |
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Stem cell |
Undifferentiated cell with the potential to form a wide variety of different cell types. |
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Meiosis |
Asexual cell division that takes place only in the reproductive organs of animals and plants. |
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Homozygous |
Having two identical alleles of a specific gene. |
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Heterozygous |
Having two different alleles of a specific gene. |
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Gamete |
Sex cell which has half the chromosomes number of an ordinary cell. |
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Genotype |
The genetic constitution of an individual organism. |
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Phenotype |
The set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment. |