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Heredity
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| gene | a section of a chromosome that carries the code for a particular trait |
| alleles | alternate forms of a trait |
| genotype | the specific combination of dominant and recessive genes in an organism’s DNA |
| phenotype | the expression of the genotype in an organism’s appearance or body structure |
| Dominant Trait | a trait that masks the expression of another trait |
| Recessive Trait | one that is seen only if both parents give the allele for the trait |
| Punnett Square | a model used to predict the possible combinations of inherited traits |
| inherited Traits | traits that are expressed through genes and can be passed from parent to offspring |
| Acquired Traits | characteristics that are gained from environmental influences, injuries, or practiced skills (learned) and are not inherited |
| Genetic Engineering | manipulation of the genetic code of an organism to obtain a desired result |
| trait | characteristic |
| Offspring | the young created when organisms reproduce |
| Gregor Mendel | the Father of Genetics; studied inherited traits of pea plants |
| Heredity | The passing on of traits from one generation to the next |
| Genetics | The scientific study of heredity and the variation of inherited traits |
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