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Genetics

Vocabulary

TermDefinition
Allele An alternate form of gene with a different base sequence.
Gene A factor that is inherited and controls specific physical characteristics.
Genome The whole of the genetic information.
Locus A specific location on a chromosome where the gene is located.
Dominant Allele If present at all it will show as a physical trait.
Recessive Allele Shows is a dominant allele is not present, two recessive alleles create a dominant allele.
Diploid A cell / organism that has two sets of chromosomes, during the diploid state haploid numbers double.
Haploid The amount of chromosomes an organism has in its gamete (sex cell).
Autosomes Any chromosome that is not a sex chromosome, 22 out of humans 23 pairs of chromosomes are autosomes.
Genotype Genetic makeup of a living organism.
Phenotype Physical appearance of expressed genes.
Sex Linked Trait A trait genetically determined by an allele located on a sex chromosome.
Homologous Chromosomes Chromosomes that contain the same genes, chromosomes, and loci.
Sex Chromosomes A type of chromosome that deter mains sex and sexual characteristics.
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