Genetics vocabulary terms
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| Blending or Incomplete Dominance | Combination of genes in which a mixture of both traits is shown
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| Chromosome | Threadlike structures in the nucleus that control heredity
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| Controlled Breeding | Mating organisms to produce offspring with certain traits
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| DNA | Chemical contained in chromosomes
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| Dominant gene | Stronger gene that always shows itself
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| Gene splicing | Moving a section of DNA from the genes of one organism to the genes of another organism
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| Genes | Parts of a chromosome that control inherited traits
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| Genetic Engineering | Methods used to produce new forms of DNA
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| Genetics | The study of heredity
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| Heredity | Passing of traits from parents to offspring
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| Hybrid | Having two unlike genes
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| Hybridization | Mating two different kinds of organisms
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| Inbreeding | Mating closely related organisms
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| Inherited Diseases | Disease caused by an inherited gene
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| Inherited Traits | Traits that are passed from parent to offspring
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| Mass Selection | Crossing plants with desirable traits
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| Punnett Square | Chart that shows possible gene combinations
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| Pure | Having two like genes
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| Recessive Gene | Weaker gene that is hidden when the dominant gene is present
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| Replication | Process by which DNA is duplicated
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| Sex Linked Traits | Traits that are controlled by the sex chromosomes
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| Trait | Characteristics
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