Genetics Flashcards
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Gamete
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Cell with half the normal chromosomes and only used for sexual reproduction.
2
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Chromosome
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Are made up of long DNA molecules
3
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Gene
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A gene is a section of the DNA that carries a specific protein
4
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Alleles
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Different forms of the same gene
5
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Dominant Allele
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A for of a gene whose characteristics are always expressed if present in the genotype.
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Recessive Allele
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A form of a gene whose characteristics is only expressed of two copies are present in the genotype.
7
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Homozygous
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An individual with two identical alleles for a characteristics.
8
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Heterozygous
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An individual with two different allele for a characteristics.
9
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Genotype
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The allele presents in an organism.
10
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Phenotype
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How the alleles of an organism are expressed.
