Heredity

Front

What is a trait that always shows up when the allele is present?

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Dominant allele

Front

What is a chart or family tree that shows the presence or absence of a trait across generations?

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Pedigree

Front

What are the different forms of a gene called?

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Allele

Front

What is a trait that is always hidden when the dominant allele is present?

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Recessive allele

Front

What do you call an organism that has two different alleles for a trait?

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Heterozygous

Front

What is the genetic makeup of an organism called?

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Genotype

Front

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

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Phenotype

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 process by which traits are passed from parents to offspring?

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Heredity

Front

What is a tool used to predict the probability of certain traits in offspring?

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Punnett square