Science Vocab Flashcards
(9 cards)
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The study of how traits are passed from parent to offspring
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Heredity
2
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the gene that prevents the other from showing
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Dominant
3
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the gene that may not show even though it is present
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Recessive
4
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A set of genes that codes for a specific trait
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Allele
5
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two of the same alleles
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Homozygous
6
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two different alleles
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Heterozygous
7
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A diagram that uses alleles from each parent to predict the probability of specific traits
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Punnet Square
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The physical traits (can be seen) that alleles code for
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Phenotype
9
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The genetic makeup that alleles code for
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Genotype
