Gene Regulation Flashcards
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Heterozygous
1.
having dissimilar pairs of genes for any hereditary characteristic.
Homozygous
1.
having identical pairs of genes for any given pair of hereditary characteristics.
Dominant
the one of a pair of alternative alleles that masks the effect of the other when both are present in the same cell or organism.
Recessive
that one of a pair of alternative alleles whose effect is masked by the activity of the second when both are present in the same cell or organism.
Hybrid
the offspring of two animals or plants of different breeds, varieties, species, or genera, especially as produced through human manipulation for specific genetic characteristics.
Pure
17.
Biology, Genetics.
homozygous.
containing only one characteristic for a trait.
Genotype
1.
the genetic makeup of an organism or group of organisms with reference to a single trait, set of traits, or an entire complex of traits.
Phenotype
1.
the observable constitution of an organism.
2.
the appearance of an organism resulting from the interaction of the genotype and the environment.