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Genetics Madison
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Heterozygous | Two different alleles for a trait ex. Gg |
| Homozygous | Two of the same alleles for a trait ex. GG |
| Alleles | two different forms of a gene |
| Dominant | Allele always shows up in an organism even when the other allele is present |
| Recessive | Allele is hidden whenever the dominate allele is present |
| Trait | Is a characteristic, such as seed color |
| Gene | Factors that control traits |
| Purebred | Always produces offspring that have the same trait |
| Hybrid | Has two different alleles for a trait |
| Heredity | Passing of traits from parents to offspring |
| Genetics | The study of heredity |
| Phenotype | The way an organism looks. |
| Genotype | The genetic makeup, or combination of alleles in an organism |
| Chromosomes | Short, thick coils of DNA |
| DNA | Determines the inherited traits from an organism |
| Acquired Trait | Learning how to ride a bike or play a game |
| Inherited Trait | Your eye or hair color |