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genetics 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| gene | a unit of heredity that occupies a specific location on a chromosome and codes for a trait |
| heredity | the passing of genes from parent to offspring |
| allele | one of the various forms of the same gene |
| phenotype | the observable characteristics of an organism |
| genotype | the name for the genes an organism has |
| dominant allele | the allele that is expressed if it is present |
| recessive allele | the allele that is expressed ONLY if 2 copies of it are present |