Genetics terms
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| Karyotype | the number and visual appearance of the chromosomes in the cell nuclei of an organism or species.
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| amino | noun [ as modifier ] Chemistry
the group —NH 2, present in amino acids, amides, and many amines. isocyanic acid reacts with amino groups. amino compounds.
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| Genotype | the genetic constitution of an individual organism. Often contrasted with phenotype.
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| Phenotype | nounBiology
the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.
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| Mutations | the action or process of mutating:
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| Mitosis | a type of cell division that results in two daughter cells each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus, typical of ordinary tissue growth.
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| Meiosis | Biology a type of cell division that results in four daughter cells each with half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell, as in the production of gametes and plant spores.
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| Offspring | a person's child or children:
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| Recessive | Genetics relating to or denoting heritable characteristics controlled by genes which are expressed in offspring only when inherited from both parents. Often contrasted with dominant.
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| Monohybrid | a hybrid that is heterozygous with respect to a specified gene.
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| Mendelian | a person who accepts or advocates Mendel's theory of heredity.
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| Polygenic | relating to or determined by polygenes.
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| chromosomes | a thread-like structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.
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| autosomal | any chromosome that is not a sex chromosome.
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| traits | a distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person
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