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61-70 Flashcards

1
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The process by which the nucleus is divided into two identical nuclei.

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Mitosis

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2
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The scientific study of heredity.

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Genetics

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3
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​The tendency of individual genetic characteristics in a

population to differ from one another.

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Genetic Variation

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4
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The chemical factor that determines a trait.

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Gene

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5
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Any change in DNA. (genetic material)

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Mutation

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6
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​The ​alternate forms of a gene.

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Alleles

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7
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An organism with two IDENTICAL alleles for a particular trait.

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Homozygeous

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8
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An organism with two DIFFERENT alleles for a particular trait.

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Heterozygeous

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9
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A tool used to predict outcomes in genetics.

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Punnett Square

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10
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​The ​genetic makeup of an organism based on alleles inherited.

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Genotype

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