heredity vocab (all)

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Genotype

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The two alleles that make up a gene (RR, Rr, rr)

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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Chromosomes

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Inside the nucleus, they hold genetic material.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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Dominant allele

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If present, the trait it codes for is ALWAYS seen.

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Acquired trait

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A physical trait or behavior expressed due to an organism's environment.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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homozygous dominant

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Two dominant alleles in a gene.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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heredity

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the passing of traits from parent to offspring

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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Heterozygous

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A dominant and a recessive allele are present.

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Recessive allele

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Two of these alleles must be present for the trait to be seen.

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Inherited trait

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A physical trait or behavior expressed due to genetic material (DNA).

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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Phenotype

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Physical appearance of a genotype (e.g., dimples)

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2