Genetics Vocabulary Day 2

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Tt, TT, and tt are examples of:

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Genotypes

Front

All of the following are ______________: BB, Bb, bb

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Genotypes

Front

The beta fish is blue. Being blue is considered a:

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Phenotype

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Blue eyes is an example of a:

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Trait

Front

What is Incomplete Dominance?

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A genetic situation where one allele does not completely dominate another allele, resulting in a new phenotype (blended appearance).

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What is Codominance?

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A genetic situation where both alleles in a gene pair are fully expressed, resulting in offspring with a phenotype that is neither dominant nor recessive (mixed appearance).

Front

Define Allele.

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

Front

What is a Trait?

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A trait is a characteristic or feature of an organism, which can be influenced by genetics.

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What does Homozygous mean?

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Homozygous refers to having two identical alleles for a particular gene.

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What does Heterozygous mean?

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Heterozygous refers to having two different alleles for a particular gene.