genetics Flashcards
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allele
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different versions of the same gene
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homozygous
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copies of the same gene in parents
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heterozygous
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different versions of the same gene
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homozygous recessive
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both alleles become recessive one
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genotype
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entire collection of alleles
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phenotype
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characteristics from genotype
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chromosomes in cell
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46 chromosomes
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chromosomes in gamete
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23 chromosomes
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dna
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2 strands of genetic information
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chromosomes
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tight coil of dna
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genomes
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entire set of genetic material in an organism
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genes
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small section of dna which codes from a protein
small segment of chromosome
