Genetics and Reproduction LC1

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What is an allele?

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An allele is a variant form of a gene that can produce different traits in an organism.

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What does homozygous mean?

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Homozygous refers to having two identical alleles for a particular gene, such as BB or bb.

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What does heterozygous mean?

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Heterozygous refers to having two different alleles for a particular gene, such as Bb.

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What is the definition of phenotype?

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Phenotype is the physical expression of an organism's genetic makeup, including traits like hair color and height.

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What is the definition of genotype?

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Genotype is the genetic makeup of an organism, represented by the alleles it possesses.

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What is a gamete?

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A gamete is a sex cell that is involved in sexual reproduction, such as sperm or egg cells.

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What is asexual reproduction?

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Asexual reproduction is a mode of reproduction that involves only one parent and produces genetically identical offspring.

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What is sexual reproduction?

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Sexual reproduction involves two parents and the combination of their genetic material to produce diverse offspring.

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What is the purpose of meiosis?

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Meiosis is the process that produces gametes, reducing the chromosome number by half to ensure genetic diversity.

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What is the purpose of mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells, used for growth and repair.