What is an inheritable genetic trait?
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An inheritable genetic trait is a characteristic that can be passed from parents to offspring through genes, such as eye color.
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What does it mean if an allele is dominant?
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A dominant allele is one that expresses its trait even when only one copy is present in the genotype, such as Y for yellow body.
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Who is known as the 'father' of modern genetics?
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Gregor Mendel is known as the 'father' of modern genetics for his work on inheritance patterns in pea plants.
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What is the genotype of an organism?
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The genotype is the exact genetic makeup of an organism, represented by letters (e.g., RR, Tt, PP).
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What is the phenotype of an organism?
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The phenotype is the observable physical characteristics of an organism, such as height or color.
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What is the difference between genotype and phenotype?
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Genotype refers to the genetic makeup, while phenotype refers to the physical expression of those genes.
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What are alleles?
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Alleles are different forms of a gene that can exist at a specific locus on a chromosome.
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