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Genetics (Mendelian)

Mendelian Genetics Vocabulary

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Gregor Mendel Known as the Father of Genetics; an Austrian Monk who used peas to understand principles of genetics
Trait a specific characteristic that varies from one individual to another
Punnett Squares Diagram that shows the gene combinations that might result from a genetic cross
Homozygous the alleles are the same; true-breeding organism
Heterozygous the alleles are different; hybrid organism
Law of Independent Assortment the random distribution of alleles occurs during gamete formation; genes on separate chromosomes sort independently during meiosis
Law of Segregation the separation of alleles during sex cell (gamete) formation
Dominant trait will be expressed
Recessive trait will not be expressed or will only be expressed if a dominant trait is not present
Sex Linked Pertaining to a character or trait determined by gene(s) located in the sex chromosome(s).
Pedigree A diagram showing the lineage or genealogy of an individual and all the direct ancestors, usually to analyze or follow the inheritance of trait.
Genotype Genetic makeup
Phenotype Physical Characteristics
Monohybrid a kind of cross between two distinct genetic lines in which each homozygous parent differs in one trait and one trait only.
Dihybrid a genetic cross that is heterozygous for alleles of two different genes.
Meiosis A form of cell division happening in sexually reproducing organisms in which meiosis I and meiosis II occur,leading to the production of four haploid gametes, each containing one of every pair of homologous chromosomes
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