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Genetics Vocabulary
7th Grade Science Genetics: Traits and Reproduction Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Trait | A specific characteristics of an individual organism (ex: I have brown eyes) |
| Inherited Trait | Genes received from a parent. |
| Acquired Traits | Traits developed over a lifetime of experiences or environment. |
| Offspring | An organism produced as a result of reproduction. |
| Dominant | The stronger trait in genetics. |
| Recessive | The weaker trait in genetics. |
| Genotype | The letter combination the trait represents (ex: Bb, BB, or bb) |
| Phenotype | The physical characteristics that you see (ex: brown hair) |