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A characteristic that an organism can pass on to its offspring through its genes is ___________

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Trait

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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An allele that is masked when a dominant allele is present. The "weaker" gene.

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Recessive Allele

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An allele whose trait always shows up in the organism when the allele is present. The "stronger" gene.

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Dominant Allele

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An organism’s genetic makeup or allele combination.

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Genotype

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An organism’s physical appearance, or visible traits.

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Phenotype

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NGSS.HS-LS4-4

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What is it called when an organism has two different alleles for a trait? (e.g., Tt or Rr)

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Heterozygous

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What is it called when an organism has two identical alleles for a trait? TT or tt, RR or rr.

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Homozygous

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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Punnett squares can be used to predict the probability of:
- being exposed to a contagious disease and contracting it
- having an inherited disease or a genetically determined physical trait
- Both

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having an inherited disease or a genetically determined physical trait

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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A factor that covers up another factor is _____

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Dominant

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Scientists use capital and small letters to show the _____ of an organism.

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genotype