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TERMS 6.4 + 6.5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Gene | Specific region of DNA that codes for a particular protein |
| Allele | Any of the alternative forms of a gene that occurs at a specific place on a chromosome |
| Homozygous | Characteristic of having two of the same alleles at the same locus of sister chromatids |
| Heterozygous | Characteristic of having two different alleles that appear at the same locus of sister chromatids |
| Genome | All of an organism's genetic material |
| Genotype | Collection of all an organism's genetic information that codes for traits |
| Phenotype | Collection of all of an organism's physical characteristics |
| Dominant | Allele that is expressed when two different alleles are present in an organism's genotype |
| Recessive | Allele that is not expressed unless two copies are present in an organism's genotype |
| Punnet Square | Model for predicting all possible genotypes resulting from a cross, or mating |
| Mono-hybrid Cross | Cross, or mating, between organisms that involves only one pair of contrasting traits |
| Testcross | Cross between an organism with an unknown genotype and an organism with a recessive phenotype |
| Dihybird Cross | Cross, or mating, between organisms involving two pairs of contrasting traits |
| Law Of Independent Assortment | Mendel's second law, stating that allele pairs separate from one another during gamete formation |
| Probability | Likelihood that a particular event will happen |