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Genetics Flashcards
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| dominant | an allele whose trait always shows up in the organism when the allele is present |
| recessive | an allele that is masked when a dominant allele is present |
| chromosome | a doubled rod of condensed chromatin; contains DNA that carries genetic information |
| gene | a segment of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a specific trait |
| alleles | the different forms of a gene |
| homozygous | having two identical alleles for a trait |
| heterozygous | having two different alleles for a trait |
| genotype | an organism's genetic makeup, or allele combinations |
| phenotype | an organism's physical appearance or visible traits |
| offspring | the product or result of something |