The scientific study of heredity is ___________________.
Heredity

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Genetics
2.
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The passing of traits from parents to offspring is ___________.
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Heredity
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A characteristic that an organism can pass on to its offspring through its genes is called ____________________.
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Trait
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A segment of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a specific trait is called __________________________.
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Gene
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An alternative form (different version) of a gene is called an ________________________________.
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Allele
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An allele that covers over, or dominates, another form of that trait.
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Dominant
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An allele that is masked when a dominant allele is present.
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Recessive
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