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Mendelian Genetics
words to know for the test
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Genotype | Genetic make up. |
| Homozygous same | "pure" Having two identical alleles. |
| Heterozygous different | "hybrid" Having two different alleles. |
| Alleles | Alternative form of a gene. |
| phenotype | physical appearance. |
| Genotype | genetic make up. |
| Dominance | allele is present. |
| Recessive | heritable characteristics that aren't common. |
| Genetics | features of an organism. |
| Genes | the sole determinants of traits. |
| Trait | determine characteristic. |
| Heredity | passing on of characteristics genetically from one generation to another. |