Genetics vocabulary

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Genotype

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the genetic makeup of an organism

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Genetic makeup of an animal or plant

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genotype

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A distinguishing characteristic or quality, a feature that is inherited such as flower color, hair color, and height.

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trait

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Phenotype

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the physical appearance of an organism

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Segment of DNA that determines a particular trait

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gene

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The observable characteristics of an organism resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.

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phenotype

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A variant form of a gene that can result in different traits.

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allele

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The process by which genetic information is passed from parents to offspring.

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heredity

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An organism that has two identical alleles for a trait.

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homozygous

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An organism that has two different alleles for a trait.

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heterozygous