Genetics vocabulary flashcard

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An chart that shows all the possible combinations of alleles that can result from a genetic cross.

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punnett square

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A trait you are born with.

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inherited

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A number that describes how likely an event is to occur.

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probability

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An organism that has 2 identical alleles for a trait. (BB)

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homozygous

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An organism's physical appearance.

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phenotype

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An organism's genetic makeup.

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genotype

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An organism that has 2 different alleles for a trait. (Bb)

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heterozygous

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The scientific study of heredity.

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genetics

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A trait you learn over time.

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acquired

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The different forms of a gene.

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alleles