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Science 5.4 and 5.5
Science Unit 5.
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gene | one set of instructions for an inherited trait |
allele | one of the alternative forms of a gene that governs a characteristic, such as hair color |
Genotype | the entire genetic makeup of an organism also the combination of genes for one or specific traits |
Phenotype | an organism's appearance or other delectable characteristic |
Dominant | in genetics describes an allele that is fully expressed whenever the allele is present in an individual. |
Recessive | describes an allele that will be masked unless the organism is homozygous for the trait. |
Incomplete Dominance | a condition in which two alleles are expressed such that the phenotype of a homozygous individual is an intermediate of the phenotypes of the two homozygous. |
Codominace | a condition in which two alleles are expressed such that the phenotype of a heterozygous individual is a combination of the phenotype of the two homozygous parents. |
Pennett Square | a graphic used to predict the results of a genetic cross. |
Probability | the likelihood that a possible future event will occur in any given instance of the event |
Ratio | a comparison of two numbers using division |
Pedigree | a diagram that shows the occurrence of a genetic trait in several generations of a family. |
heredity | the passing of genetic material from parent of offspring. |