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Genetics Test #1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Allele | Version of a gene that codes for a trait |
| Dominant | (TT or Tt) If present in the genotype, the dominant version will show up in the phenotype |
| Recessive | (tt) Masked by a dominant allele, will only appear in the phenotype if there are two recessive alleles. |
| Genotype | Combination of alleles represented by letters (TT, Tt, tt) |
| Phenotype | Physical representation of the genotype |
| Trait | Section of DNA controlled by gene(s) |
| Sex-linked/X-linked | Trait carried on the X chromosome |
| Homozygous/Pure | Two identical alleles (TT or tt) |
| Heterozygous/Hybrid | Two different alleles (Tt) |
| Chromatin | |
| Chromatid | |
| Chromosome | |
| Interphase | |
| Mitosis (PMAT) | |
| Cytokinesis | |
| Haploid (N) | |
| Diploid (2N) | |
| Gamete |