Genetics Vocab. Flashcard

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An organism is born with __________ traits.

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inherited

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Passing of genes from parent to offspring.

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Heredity

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Different forms of the same gene.

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allele

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A __________ describes the physical characteristic displayed by a gene.

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phenotype

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Example of a heterozygous genotype:

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Hh

Front

Genetic material in all organisms.

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DNA

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Example of homozygous dominant genotype:

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HH

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A ___________ describes the actual genes in DNA.

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genotype

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Physical structure in a cell containing genetic material.

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chromosome

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Pairs of chromosomes in humans?

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