Genetics Vocabulary

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What does 'T' represent in genetics?

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T represents the dominant allele for tall plants.

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What does 't' represent in genetics?

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t represents the recessive allele for short plants.

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What is a Punnett Square?

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A Punnett Square is a diagram used to predict the outcome of a genetic cross.

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What is a Genome?

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An organism's complete set of genetic instructions.

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What are Alleles?

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The alternative forms of a gene.

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What is an Allele?

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The different forms of a gene, such as yellow vs. green seeds.

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What is a Phenotype?

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The physical characteristic of a trait, for example, a tall pea plant.

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What is a Genotype?

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The genetic makeup of an organism, represented by alleles.

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What is the difference between Genotype and Phenotype?

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Genotype is the genetic makeup, while Phenotype is the observable trait.

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What are Homologous Chromosomes?

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Chromosomes that are similar in shape, size, and genetic content.