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2b1 heredity
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| genetics | study of how traits are passed from parent to offspring |
| heredity | passing of traits from parent to offspring |
| inherited | traits you get from yo parents. |
| trait | specific feature of an organism |
| gene | section of DNA that determines a trait |
| allele | type of gene |
| dominate | allele that Is hidden |
| recessive | allele that is hidden |
| genotype | genetics |
| phenotype | physical |
| punnett square | diagram used to predict genotypes. |
| probability | likelihood of happening |
| purebread | two identical alleles |
| hybrid | two diff alleles |
| ratio | tells how many of a thing compared to another |
| mutated | DNA that undergoes changes |
| Gregor men dell | father of genetics |
| homozygous | w identical allels |
| heterogeneous | 2 diff alleles |
| pedigree | diagram show how a trait is passed down. |