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Intro to Genetics
Question | Answer |
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Variation | differences within a species |
Genes | have the information you inherit and are found on the chromosomes |
Homozygous | pure or the same genes for a trait(BB or bb) |
Heterozygous | hybrid – different genes for a trait. Example: Bb |
Trait | characteristics (things you can look at on an individual) |
Genotype | all the genes of an individual |
Phenotype | how an individual looks |
Punnett Square | used to predict results of a genetic cross |
Dominant gene | shows its trait |
Recessive gene | only shows its trait if no dominant gene is present |