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Heredity

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Allele   one of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome.  
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Chromosome   A single, highly organized and structured piece of DNA  
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DNA (Deoxyribonucleic)   A molecule containing information that forms the hereditary material of the cells  
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Dominant   The inherited characteristic that is always expressed when present  
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Gene   The basic physical and functional unit of heredity made up of DNA  
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Genotype   The exact genetic information carried by an individual  
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Heredity   The transfer of genetic information from parent to offspring  
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Phenotype   The physical expression of a gene or set of genes; the appearance of an organism  
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Recessive   The inherited characteristic that is expressed only when no dominant allele is present  
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Trait   A characteristic of an organism; can be genetic or acquired  
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