Genetics Review Flashcard

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What is the term for two alleles that are the same? (e.g., RR, pp)

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Homozygous

Front

What is the term for the genetic makeup of an organism?

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Genotype

Front

What is the term for the physical characteristics or traits of an organism?

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Phenotype

Front

What is the term for the specific combination of alleles an organism has for a particular gene?

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Genotype

Front

What is the term for when one allele is not dominant over the other, resulting in both traits expressed in a heterozygous individual?

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Codominance

Front

What is the term for a genetic cross between parents with different traits?

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Hybridization

Front

What is the term for the observable traits of an organism?

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Phenotype

Front

What is the term for different forms of a gene?

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Alleles

Front

What is the term for a segment of DNA that codes for a protein?

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Gene

Front

What is the term for the complete set of genes in an organism?

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Genome