Amoeba Sisters Alleles and Genes

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Genetics

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The study of heredity

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Heredity

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The passing of traits from parents to offspring

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Trait

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Any characteristic that can be passed from parent to offspring

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Gene

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A segment of DNA that has the ability to code for a specific trait.

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Allele

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A variety or form of a gene, represented by two of the same letter

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Genotype

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The genetic makeup of an individual

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Phenotype

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The physical appearance of a trait, based on the genotype

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Dominant

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This type of allele is expressed whether there are one or two copies present.

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Recessive

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Expressed only if there are two recessive alleles

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Punnett Square

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What tool can we use to predict what traits offspring will have?