Definitions Flashcards
1
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Alleles
A
The different versions of a particular gene
2
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Homozygous
A
Both alleles are the same
3
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Heterozygous
A
Both alleles are different
4
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Genotype
A
the two alleles present for a particular gene
5
Q
Phenotype
A
The characteristics of an organism has as a result of their genotype
6
Q
Transcription
A
Copying of a single gene of DNA, to the mRNA
7
Q
Translation
A
Combining amino acids to form a poly peptide
8
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Haploid cells
A
23 chromosomes
A cell that has half the normal amount of generic material
9
Q
Diploid cells
A
46 chromosomes
10
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Cytokinesis
A
The entire cell divides to form two identical daughter cells
