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Genetics
Term | Definition |
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heterozygous | to different alleles for a trait |
homozygous | an organism that has two of the same alleles for a trait |
alleles | Different forms of a gene |
dominant | allele always shows up in an orgnism |
recessive | hidden when when ever a dominant allele is present |
trait | a characteristic |
gene | factors that control traits |
purebred | always produces offspring that have the same trait |
hybrid | has two different alleles for a trait |
heredity | the passing of traits to offspring |
genetics | the study of heredity |
phenotype | the way an organism looks |
genotype | a combination of alleles in an organism |
chromosomes | shorter and thicker strands of DNA form rod shaped structues |
DNA | determines the shape of an organism |
acquired trait | a organism that develops after it is born |
inherited trait | face shape,eye color,blood type |