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Genetics Vocab.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Punnett Square | A tool used to display the potential genotypes of offspring from a particular genetic cross |
| Homozygous | A condition in which the paired genes for a trait are the same |
| Gametes | Reproductive cells (sperm, egg) |
| Heterozygous | A condition in which the paired genes for a trait are different |
| Genotype | The genetic makeup for a trait |
| Phenotype | The physical expression of a trait as a result of its genotype |
| Genes | DNA molecules that contains genetic instructions |
| Mrs. Steiner, Mrs. Tefft and Ms. Turner are awesome! | YES! |
| Probability | Mathematical chance an event will occur |
| Reginald Punnett | developed a tool to display the possible ways that genes could pair during a genetic cross (Punnett Square) |
| Gregor Mendel | Father of Modern Genetics |
| meiosis | a reproductive process |
| mitosis | growth and repair |
| DNA | the hereditary material (Instruction manual) found in many organisms |