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15SFarghani Genetics

Preparing for test on Tuesday, April 16, 2013

TermDefinition
Heterozygous/Hybrid When an organism has both a recessive and dominant gene.
Homozygous/Purebred When organism has two dominant genes or two recessive genes
Alleles/Genotypes Letters that represent an outcome of trait
Dominant A trait that always shows up, no matter if there is a recessive gene
Recessive A gene that will show up if now dominant trait is with it
Trait A characteristic
Gene Factors that control traits
Heredity The passing of traits from parents to offspring
Genetics The study of heredity
Phenotype The way an organism is or looks
Chromosomes A structure or thick coils of DNA
DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) 2 paralell strands that determine traits
Acquired Triat A trait developed in a lifetime, not a trait passed down from a parent. For example, one can develope knowledge from reading books
Inherited Trait A trait received from a parent. For example, you might have Hazel eyes as your parents did.
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