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Heredity

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Allele one of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome.
Chromosome A single, highly organized and structured piece of DNA
DNA (Deoxyribonucleic) A molecule containing information that forms the hereditary material of the cells
Dominant The inherited characteristic that is always expressed when present
Gene The basic physical and functional unit of heredity made up of DNA
Genotype The exact genetic information carried by an individual
Heredity The transfer of genetic information from parent to offspring
Phenotype The physical expression of a gene or set of genes; the appearance of an organism
Recessive The inherited characteristic that is expressed only when no dominant allele is present
Trait A characteristic of an organism; can be genetic or acquired
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