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Genetics Vocab Words
genetics terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Genes | contain coded information used to form a creature from a fertilized egg. |
| Heredity | the passing of traits from parents to offspring |
| Genotype | the genes a person has for a trait |
| Phenotype | The physical characteristic a person has for a trait |
| Homozygous | when a creature's genotype contains 2 of the same genes for a trait |
| Heterozygous | when a creature's genotype contains 2 different genes for a trait |
| Recessive | a gene that doesn't effect the trait when heterozygous |
| Dominant | a gene that controls the trait when heterozygous |
| Traits | a physical characteristic |