Heredity and Traits Vocab Part 2

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A version of a gene

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allele

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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Definition of genotype?

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Set of genes in DNA responsible for a trait.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Front

Example of heterozygous genotype

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Tt

Front

Definition of phenotype?

Back

Physical expression of a trait.

Front

Example of Homozygous dominant genotype

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TT

Front

Example of homozygous recessive genotype

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tt

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Trait shown with uppercase letters

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Dominant

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Hidden trait represented by lowercase letters

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Recessive

Front

Probability in genetics

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Chance of getting a certain gene

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-3

NGSS.HS-LS4-3

Front

A punnet square is a diagram used to predict genotype and phenotype combinations of a genetic cross.

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diagram used to predict genotype and phenotype combinations of a genetic cross

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2