Genetics Vocab

Front

What is the term for the observable physical characteristics of an organism?

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Phenotype

Front

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

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Genotype

Front

What is the process called by which traits are passed from parents to offspring?

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Heredity

Front

What is a Punnett Square used for?

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To predict the genetic combinations of offspring from two parents.

Front

What do we call a distinguishing characteristic or quality that is inherited?

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Trait

Front

What is the term for different forms of a gene?

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Alleles

Front

What is the genetic makeup of an organism that can be represented by letters (e.g., AA, Aa, aa)?

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Genotype

Front

What is the term for an organism that has two identical alleles for a trait?

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Homozygous

Front

What is the term for an organism that has two different alleles for a trait?

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Heterozygous

Front

What is the term for the physical expression of a trait in an organism?

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Phenotype