Unit 4: Genetics Vocab Flashcard 1- D

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A dominant allele

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masks recessive alleles

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Who is known as the 'Father of Genetics'?

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Mendel

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What is a mutation?

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A change in the original DNA sequence during replication.

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What is a phenotype?

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The physical appearance of a gene.

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What is a Punnett square?

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A tool used to predict the results from crossing 2 sets of alleles.

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What is a recessive allele?

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An allele that is masked by a dominant allele.

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What is heredity?

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The passing of traits from parents to offspring.

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What is a genotype?

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The genetic makeup of an organism, represented by letters.

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What is an allele?

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Different forms of a gene that can exist at a specific locus.

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What does homozygous mean?

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Having two identical alleles for a particular gene.