Genetics Review

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What is the term for the combination of two alleles that are different from one another?

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Heterozygous

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What is the term for the combination of two alleles that are the same?

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Homozygous

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What type of gene always shows itself when present?

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Dominant

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What is the device used to predict genetic outcomes?

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Punnett Square

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What is the physical appearance of the allele combination the offspring receives?

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Phenotype

Front

What is the genetic makeup of an organism called?

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Genotype

Front

What is the term for an allele that does not show its effect when a dominant allele is present?

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Recessive

Front

What is the term for the observable traits of an organism?

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Phenotype

Front

What is the term for the genetic constitution of an individual?

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Genotype

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What is the term for a cross between two individuals to study inheritance?

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Genetic Cross