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Biology Genetics
Genetics Terms
Term | Definition |
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Alleles | The genes for a corresponding trait |
Dominant | The gene that disables the second allele by being more prominent |
Recessive | The gene that doesn't function after being rejected |
Homozygous | An organism with two of the same traits (Mendel's pea plants that had a tallxtall allele set) |
Heterozygous | An organism with two different alleles; one dominant and one recessive |
Pure | A synonym for homozygous |
Hybrid | A synonym for heterozygous |
Phenotype | The physical traits of an organism |
Genotype | The genetic traits of an organism |