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Heredity 6th gr.

Genetics Vocab for 6th gr.

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Heredity The passing of traits from parents to offspring.
Gene Segments of DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid), that carry instructions for the traits of an organism from parent to offspring.
Chromosome A structure located in the nucleus of a cell, made of DNA, that contains genetic information needed to carry out cell functions and make new cells.
Dominant The ability of one allele to mask (overpower) the other in a set of genes.
Allele Each gene in a pair of genes, that determine a specific trait.
Trait A distinguishing quality or characteristic, determined by genes.
Recessive The allele that is masked (overpowered) by the dominant allele.
Geneotype A set of alleles that an organisms has for a trait.
Phenotype The appearance of that the trait takes on (physical characteristic).
Punnett Square A table used to to predict what traits an offspring will have based on what traits the parents have.
Hetrozygous Having two different alleles for a single trait.
Homozygous Having two of the same alleles for a single trait.
Pure bred Bred from parents of the same breed or variety, not having recessive traits.
Hybrid Two different traits or characteristics in an organism.
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