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Genetics.HTMS

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A gene that is expressed even if only one copy is present in the genotype   Dominant gene  
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A trait that you get from your parents   Inherited trait  
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A gene that is expressed only if TWO copies of it are expressed in the genotype   Recessive gene  
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Name for a trait where the two alleles are exactly the same   Homozygous  
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A trait that is developed after you are born - like playing the piano   Acquired trait  
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Genetic makeup of an organism; the letters we give the genes (ex.- FF)   Genotype  
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The expression of a physical trait like the physical appearance of an organism (ex. - color of eyes)   Phenotype  
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The passing of genes from one generation to another   Heredity  
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Name of a trait where the two alleles are different   Heterozygous  
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Various forms of the same gene are known as (brown hair, black hair, red hair)   Alleles  
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Two-word name that would represent FF   Homozygous dominant  
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Name that would represent Ff   Heterozygous  
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Two-word name that would represent ff   Homozygous recessive  
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What is a Punnett Square?   A tool used to determine the probability of traits that an offspring will inherit  
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A child's genes are inherited from   his/her parents.  
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Genotype of a female   XX  
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Genotype of a male   XY  
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