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Genetics
Genetics vocabulary words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Genetics | The study of heredity |
| Gregor Mendel | Father of Genetics |
| Karyotype | A picture of chromosomes that are grouped in pairs. |
| Dominant | The gene or allele that wins over other allele, such as T (capital T) |
| Recessive | The allele or gene that appears less often because the dominant allele makes it hide, such as t. |
| Allele | Another word for gene |
| Homozygous | Having two of the SAME alleles for a trait (like TT or tt) |
| Heterozygous | Having two DIFFERENT alleles for a trait (Tt) |
| Genotype | The genetic make up or type such as Tt or TT |
| Phenotype | The physical characteristics or traits, such as tall or short. |