Genetics Vocab Flashcard

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Characteristic passed to offspring through genes.

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Trait

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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Different version of a gene from each parent.

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Allele

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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A segment of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a specific trait.

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Genes

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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Weaker trait appearing with 2 lower case letters.

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Recessive

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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An allele represented by a capital letter; the "stronger" trait.

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Dominant

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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Two identical alleles for a trait (e.g., MM).

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Homozygous

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Two different alleles for a trait (e.g., Mm).

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Heterozygous

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An organism's visible traits.

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Phenotype

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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A letter combination representing an organism's alleles and genetic make-up.

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Genotype

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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Diagram showing gene combinations from a genetic cross.

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Punnett Square

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1