Classical Genetics Flashcards
(10 cards)
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Genes
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a region of a chromosome that has a specific function
2
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phenotype
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physical traits of an organism
3
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genotype
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genetic information of an organism
4
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Allele
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Different variations of the same gene
5
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homozygous
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gametes that have the same alleles
6
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heterozygous
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gametes that have differing alleles
7
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monohybrid cross
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Cross between two organisms, each of which is heterozygous for the trait.
8
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polygenic inheritance
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when one phenotype is controlled by two or more genes
9
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incomplete dominance
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when neither phenotype is dominant, resulting in a third phenotype to become dominant (red/white producing pink)
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