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Genetics |
Study of Heredity |
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Heredity |
Passing of traits from parent to offspring |
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Trait |
Characteristic |
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Gene |
A segment of DNA that codes for a trait |
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DNA |
An essential molecule for life |
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Chromosome |
Contains all Genes |
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Allele |
Different forms of Gene |
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Gregor Mendel |
Discovered Genetics |
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Dominant trait |
Traits always show up in offspring |
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Recessive Allele |
Trait that is masked if a dominant allele is present |
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Phenotype |
Physical expression of Genes |
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Genotype |
The Genetic make up of an organism |
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Homozygous |
Two same allele |
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Heterozygous |
Two different alleles |
