Genetics vocabulary and application flashcard 1

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Different alleles (versions) of a trait: Pp

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Heterozygous

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The physical appearance or biochemical characteristic of an organism as a result of the interaction of its genotype and the environment.

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Phenotype

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A trait that can mask (hide, cover) the recessive trait.

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Dominant

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The genetic makeup of an organism or group of organisms with reference to a single trait, set of traits, or an entire complex of traits.

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Genotype

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Same alleles (versions) of a trait: pp or PP

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Homozygous

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The observable characteristics of an organism resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.

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Phenotype

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An organism's genetic constitution, which determines its traits.

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Genotype

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A type of allele that is expressed in the phenotype even when only one copy is present.

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Dominant

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A type of allele that is only expressed in the phenotype when two copies are present.

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Recessive

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The combination of alleles for a specific gene in an organism.

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Genotype