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definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| heterozygous | two different alleles (Aa) |
| homozygous | two of the the same alleles (AA, aa) |
| Alleles | different forms of genes |
| dominant | always shows up when dominant is pressent |
| recessive | hidden when dominant is present |
| trait | characteristic |
| gene | factor that controls traits |
| purebred | always produces offspring with the same trait (AA, aa) |
| hybrid | two different alleles for a trait (Aa) |
| heredity | parents to offspring |
| genetics | the study of heredity |
| pheneotype | physical appearance, visible trait |
| genotype | genetic makeup, allele combination |
| chromosomes | short, thick coils of DNA |
| DNA | determines the inherited traits of an organism |
| acquired trait | learning how to play soccer |
| inherited trait | the color of your eyes |