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Biology 11.1-11.2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| genetics | scientific study of heredity |
| fertilization | male and female reproductive cells join together |
| true-breeding | produce offspring identical to themselves |
| trait | a specific characteristic |
| hybrid | offspring or cross between parents with different traits |
| gene | chemical factors that determine traits |
| alleles | different forms of a gene |
| segregation | separation of alleles during gamete formation |
| gametes | formation of sex cells |
| probability | like hood a particular event will happen |
| Punnett Square | diagram showing gene combinations |
| homozygous | 2 identical alleles for particular trait |
| heterozygous | 2 different alleles for particular trait |
| phenotype | physical characteristics |
| genotype | genetic makeup |