Mendalian Genetics Vocab flashcard

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Forms of genes for a trait.

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allele

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A gene that is not expressed.

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recessive

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An organism with two identical genes for a trait.

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homozygous

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Genetic makeup of an organism.

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genotype

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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Outward appearance of an organism.

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phenotype

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NGSS.HS-LS4-4

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An organism with two different genes for a trait.

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heterozygous

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Traits passed from parents to offspring.

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heredity

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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A gene that prevents the expression of another gene.

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dominant

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

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Branch of biology dealing with heredity.

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genetics

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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Chart showing gene combinations in offspring of a cross

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Punnett square