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Genetics Vocab
Vocabulary Flashcards for Genetics
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Heredity | The passing of traits from parents to offspring. |
| Gregor Mendel | The Father of Genetics. |
| Dominant Trait | The trait that appears in the first generation. |
| Recessive Trait | The trait that is hidden in the first generation. |
| Ratio | A relationship between two different numbers that is often expressed as a fraction. |
| Genes | The instructions for an inherited trait |
| Alleles | The different versions of a gene |
| Phenotype | An organism's appearance. |
| Genotype | The organism's genetic code. |
| Probability | The mathematical chance that something will happen. |