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Heredity
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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 |