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genetics by Bailey k

and Nate G

TermDefinition
Allele Alternative forms of a gene that places on chromasomes
Recessive Allele that is not expressed unless 2 copies are present
Monohybrid a cross between one trait
Trait Characteristic that is inherited
Dihybrid a cross between two traits
Genome the full complement of genetic information that an organism inherits from its parents
Gene basic unit of heredity: the basic unit capable of transmitting characteristics from one generation to the next
Cross Mating of two organisms
Purebred having ancestors that belong to the same breed or variety as a result of controlled breeding
Chromasome carries the genes that determine sex and the characteristics an organism inherits from its parents
Dominant expressing same characteristic in offspring: describes a gene that causes a parental characteristic it controls to occur in any offspring, or describes the characteristic itself
Phenotype visible characteristics of organism: the visible characteristics of an organism resulting from the interaction between its genetic makeup and the environment
DNA substance carrying organism's genetic information: a nucleic acid molecule in the form of a twisted double strand double helix that is the major component of chromosomes and carries genetic information
Genotype genetic makeup: the genetic makeup of an organism, as opposed to its physical characteristics phenotype
Heterozygous having genetic variants: describes a cell or organism that has two or more different versions alleles of at least one of its genes
Homozygous having two identical genes: having two identical genes at the corresponding loci of homologous chromosomes
Homologus having the same or allelic genes with genetic loci usually arranged in the same order
Created by: BaileyKnezevich
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