Gene Regulation Flashcards

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Heterozygous

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having dissimilar pairs of genes for any hereditary characteristic.

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Homozygous

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having identical pairs of genes for any given pair of hereditary characteristics.

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Dominant

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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.

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Recessive

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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.

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Hybrid

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the offspring of two animals or plants of different breeds, varieties, species, or genera, especially as produced through human manipulation for specific genetic characteristics.

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Pure

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17.
Biology, Genetics.
homozygous.
containing only one characteristic for a trait.

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Genotype

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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.

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Phenotype

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the observable constitution of an organism.
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the appearance of an organism resulting from the interaction of the genotype and the environment.

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