Intro to Genetics

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What is the study of heredity called?

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Genetics

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What is a phenotype?

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The physical description of a trait; what can be 'seen.'

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If a person had the heterozygous gene for tallness, what is their genotype?

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Tt

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If a person had the homozygous recessive gene for blue eyes, what is their genotype?

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bb

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Heredity is___________________.

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The passing of traits from parent to offspring.

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What is a gene?

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A segment of DNA that determines a specific trait.

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What is a dominant trait?

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A trait that can mask the presence of another trait.

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What is a recessive trait?

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A trait that is masked by a dominant trait.

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What does homozygous mean?

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Having two identical alleles for a trait.

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What does heterozygous mean?

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Having two different alleles for a trait.