Heredity
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| gene | a section of a chromosome that carries the code for a particular trait
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| alleles | alternate forms of a trait
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| genotype | the specific combination of dominant and recessive genes in an organism’s DNA
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| phenotype | the expression of the genotype in an organism’s appearance or body structure
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| Dominant Trait | a trait that masks the expression of another trait
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| Recessive Trait | one that is seen only if both parents give the allele for the trait
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| Punnett Square | a model used to predict the possible combinations of inherited traits
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| inherited Traits | traits that are expressed through genes and can be passed from parent to offspring
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| Acquired Traits | characteristics that are gained from environmental influences, injuries, or practiced skills (learned) and are not inherited
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| Genetic Engineering | manipulation of the genetic code of an organism to obtain a desired result
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| trait | characteristic
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| Offspring | the young created when organisms reproduce
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| Gregor Mendel | the Father of Genetics; studied inherited traits of pea plants
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| Heredity | The passing on of traits from one generation to the next
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| Genetics | The scientific study of heredity and the variation of inherited traits
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