Heredity

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The scientific study of heredity is ___________________.

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Genetics

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The passing of traits from parents to offspring is ___________.

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Heredity

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A characteristic that an organism can pass on to its offspring through its genes is called ____________________.

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Trait

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A segment of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a specific trait is called __________________________.

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Gene

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An alternative form (different version) of a gene is called an ________________________________.

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Allele

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An allele that covers over, or dominates, another form of that trait.

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Dominant

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An allele that is masked when a dominant allele is present.

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Recessive

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Two identical alleles for a trait

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Homozygous

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Two different alleles for a trait

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Heterozygous

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An organism's genetic makeup, or allele combinations, given in letters.

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Genotype