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Gene
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a unit of inheritance that usually is directly responsible for one trait or character
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Allele
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an alternate form of a gene. Usually there are two alleles for every gene, sometimes as many as three or four
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Homozygous
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when the two alleles are the same
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Heterozygous
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when the two alleles are different (in these cases, the dominant allele is expressed)
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Dominant
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a term applied to the trait (allele) that is expressed irregardless of the second allele.
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