Genetics Flashcards
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Amorph
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A gene with demonstrable (observable) effect; a silent gene. Examples are: o, h, le and se.
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Phenotype
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Observable characteristics or traits
3
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Genotype
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The actual genetic makeup of the individual
4
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Homozygous
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having two identical alleles of a particular gene.
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Heterozygous
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having two different alleles of a particular gene.
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Locus
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The position of a gene on a chromosome.
7
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Antigen systems that display dosage
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Rh
Duffy (FYa, Fyb)
Kidd (Jka, Jkb)
Lewis
MNS
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Dosage
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Noted in some antigens systems; red cells that are homozygous react stronger than those that are heterozygous for the same antigen.
