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Allele |
Pairs of genes on a chromosome that determine the characteristics of a person e.g. hair color |
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Recessive |
The gene that is overpowered by the dominant gene (It's counterpart) |
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Dominant |
The stronger version of a pair of alleles. Dominant alleles show their effect even if there is only one copy in the genome |
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Homozygous |
Two identical copies of a gene. (Same alleles) |
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Heterozygous |
Two different alleles of a given gene. (Different alleles) |
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Genotype |
Is a description of the exact combination of the genes you have |
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Phenotype |
Is a description of the characteristics that are shown |
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Gametes |
The sex cells. The egg and the sperm cells |
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Humans have _____ pairs of chromosomes in every cell. |
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A sperm cell and an egg cell each contains _____ chromosomes |
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A gene |
A section of DNA which codes for a specific characteristic e.g. Eye color. |
