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Genetics
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| homozygous dominant | A genotype that contains two of the same dominent alleles. |
| homozygous recessive | A genotype that contains two of the same recessive alleles. |
| genotype | A combination of any two alleles. |
| recessive | An allele that is hidden by the stronger allele. |
| heterozygous | This is a genotype that contains both a dominent and recessive allele. |
| gene | A piece of genetic information that codes for a specific trait. |
| allele | Different forms of a gene. |
| phenotype | The physical appearance of an organism. |
| dominant | This allele hides the weaker allele. |
| Where is DNA found? | In the nucleus of every cell. |
| What are alleles represented by? | A single letter |
| What is an example of a trait and an example of a phenotype? | A trait would be eye color and a phenotype would be tall. |