Heredity

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The different forms of a gene.

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Allele

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A trait that always shows up when the allele is present.

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Dominant allele

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An organism's genetic makeup or allele.

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Genotype

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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An organism that has two identical alleles for a trait.

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Homozygous

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A number that describes how likely it is that an event will occur.

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Probability

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NGSS.HS-LS4-3

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The physical expression of a trait.

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Phenotype

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An organism that has two different alleles for a trait.

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Heterozygous

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A chart that shows the inheritance of traits in a family.

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Pedigree

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.

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Genetics

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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A tool used to predict the probability of certain traits in offspring.

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Punnett square

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NGSS.HS-LS3-3