Variation (other key words) Flashcards
1
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Allele
A
A different form of a gene.
2
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Diploid
A
Cells that contain the entire set of chromosomes inherited from both parents.
3
Q
Gene
A
Section of DNA containing a specific sequence of bases with coding for a particular protein.
4
Q
Locus
A
Specific physical location of a gene or other DNA sequences on a chromosome.
5
Q
Trait
A
A genetically determined characteristic or condition.
6
Q
Haploid
A
A cell that contains a single set of unpaired chromosomes.
e.g gametes.
7
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Heritable
A
Capable of being passed from one generation to the next.
8
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Homologous chromosomes
A
Same structure, and have the same genes in the same location (locus) as one another.
