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Unit 5 Packet
Ap Bio
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Allele | A version of a gene. Each individual has two alleles for each gene, one from each parent. |
| Genotype | The genetic makeup of an organism (e.g., AA, Aa, aa). |
| Phenotype | The observable traits of an organism (e.g., purple flowers, white flowers). |
| Homozygous | Having two identical alleles for a gene (e.g., AA or aa). |
| Heterozygous | Having two different alleles for a gene (e.g., Aa). |
| Dominant | An allele that is expressed even if only one copy is present (represented by a capital letter, e.g., A). |
| Recessive | An allele that is only expressed if two copies are present (represented by a lowercase letter, e.g., a). |
| Monohybrid Cross | A cross that examines the inheritance of one trait. |
| Dihybrid Cross | A cross that examines the inheritance of two traits at once. |
| Test Cross | A cross with a homozygous recessive individual to determine the unknown genotype of another individual. |