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2b1 heredity
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| genetics | study of how traits are passed |
| hereditary | passing of traits |
| inherited | trait you get from parent |
| trait | specific characteristic |
| gene | section of dna that helps determine traits |
| allele | type of gene |
| dominant | allele that is shown |
| recessive | allele that is hidden |
| genotype | genetics |
| phenotype | physical |
| punnet square | diagram thats used to predict genotypes |
| probability | likelihood or chance of something |
| purebred | two identical alleles |
| hybrid | two different allels |
| ratio | tells how many of one thing ion comparison to |
| mutated | DNA that has undergone change |
| gregor mendall | father of genetics |
| homozygous | 2 identical alleles |
| heterozygous | 2 different alleles |
| pedigree | diagram that shows how a trait is passed |