Genetics

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What does incomplete dominance mean?

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Incomplete dominance means that the traits are blended.

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What is the hidden form of an inherited trait called?

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The hidden form of an inherited trait is called a recessive trait.

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What is codominance?

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Codominance occurs when two dominant genes show traits together.

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What does each box in a Punnett square represent?

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Each box in a Punnett square represents the probability of an offspring's trait.

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What is a Punnett square?

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A Punnett square is a chart that shows all the possible combinations of alleles that can result from a genetic cross.

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What is a dominant trait?

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A dominant trait is a trait that is expressed when at least one dominant allele is present.

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What is a recessive trait?

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A recessive trait is a trait that is only expressed when two recessive alleles are present.

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What is an allele?

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An allele is a variant form of a gene that can result in different traits.

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What is a genotype?

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A genotype is the genetic makeup of an organism, represented by the alleles it possesses.

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What is a phenotype?

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A phenotype is the observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism.