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Biology, Ch. 4

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The process of change in the frequency of an allele in a population over time Genetic Drift
The MOVEMENT & EXCHANGE of GENE or alleles from one population of species to another Gene Flow
MATING that has not occurred due to CHANCE, & therefore has had human interference Non-Random Mating
Physical features found in different organisms that share a common ancestor Homologous Structure
The process by which heritable traits increase an organism's chances of SURVIVAL & reproduction Natural Selection
Genetic makeup of an individual is cell or organisms that determines or contribute to its PHENOTYPE Genotype
Observable & measurable characteristics of an organism Phenotype
Variant of a gene Allele
The fundamental, physical, & functional unit of heredity Genes
Having 2 different alleles for a particular trait Heterozygous
With the same or identical alleles for a particular trait located at similar loci on paired chromosomes Homozygous
Having primary CONTROL, as in genetics, a DOMINANT allele that masks the effects of the other allele Dominant
Of, or pertaining to, a gene whose phenotypic expression is MASKED BY a dominant gene Recessive
The modified expression of a gene by an unrelated gene Epistasis
A phenomenon responsible for variation in different life forms leading to enhanced & better reforms through the genetics used by humans Incomplete Dominance
Alleles of a gene pair in a heterozygote are fully expressed Codominance
Series of 3 or MORE ALLELES for a gene Multiple Alleles
The kind of inheritance in which the trait is produced from the cumulative effects of many genes Polygenic Inheritance
Traits controlled by its presence on the SEX CHROMOSOMES Sex-Linked Traits
A heterozygous individual BEARING an unexpressed defective gene Carrier
CHANGES in the DNA sequence that can lead to various effects Gene Mutations
A MUTATION involving a long segment of DNA or CHROMOSOMES Chromosomal Mutations
Not aggressive or posing any serious threat especially to health Benign
Cells or tumors that are cancerous & exhibit aggressive behavior Malignant
The transfer of disease from one organ or part to another not directly connected to it Metastasize
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