genetics terminology

Front

What is the observable expression of a trait?

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Phenotype

Front

What do we call the genetic makeup of an organism?

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Genotype

Front

What are the structures that carry genetic information in cells?

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Chromosomes

Front

What is a version or variation of a gene called?

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Allele

Front

What do we call a pair of different alleles for a trait?

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Heterozygous

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What do we call a pair of identical alleles for a trait?

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Homozygous

Front

What is the physical location of a gene on a chromosome?

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Locus

Front

What is the term for the genetic contribution of an organism to its offspring?

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Hereditary

Front

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

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Trait

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

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Inheritance