Introduction to Genetics

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What are alleles that are different from each other called?

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Heterozygous

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Which genotype represents a heterozygous condition?

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Tt

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What is the term for the genetic makeup of an organism?

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Genotype

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Who is known as the 'Father of Genetics'?

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Gregor Mendel

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What is the genetic makeup of an organism called?

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Genotype

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What do we call alleles that are the same?

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Homozygous

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What is the observable physical characteristic of an organism?

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Phenotype

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What tool is used to predict the genetic outcome of a cross?

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Punnett Square

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What is the difference between genotype and phenotype?

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Genotype is the genetic makeup, while phenotype is the physical expression of that makeup.

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What is a trait?

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A characteristic that is inherited from parents to offspring.

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