science 4.1 vocab Flashcards
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gene
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unit of heredity that occupies a specific location on a chromosome and codes for a particular product
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sexual reproduction
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type of reproduction in which male & female are reproductive
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heredity
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the passing of genes from parent to offsprings
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alleles
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various forms of the same genes
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phenotype
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describes the actual characteristics that can be observed
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genotype
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name for the genes an organism has
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dominant
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allele is one that is expressed in the phenotype even if only one copy is present in the genotype
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recessive
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one that is expressed in the phenotype only when two copies of it are present on the homologs
