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Science Genetics
Flashcards for Genetics
Term | Definition |
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Genetics | The study of heredity. |
Genotypes | The coding for genes that get passed down through heredity. (AA/Aa/aa) |
Phenotypes | What you physically observe/see on a person. (Red eyes, Brown hair, etc) |
Heredity | The passing down of traits. |
Dominant Allele | Only one of these needed for the result of a dominant trait. |
Recessive Allele | Two needed for a recessive trait to show up, and is hidden when a dominant allele is present. |
Punnet Square | A square that is used to determine which traits will show up and which will not. |
Dominant Trait | A trait that is more likely to show up than the other. |
Recessive Trait | A trait that is less likely to show up than the other. |