genetics vocabulary

Front

What is the weaker trait that requires 2 genes for it to show up in an organism?

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Recessive

Front

What do the terms Tt, BB, and rr represent in genetics?

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Genotype

Front

What is the term for nn, ww, gg in genetics?

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Homozygous recessive

Front

What do blue eyes and curly hair represent in genetics?

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Phenotype

Front

What is the term for aa, bb in genetics?

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Homozygous recessive

Front

What is the term for a trait that can mask the presence of another trait?

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Dominant

Front

What is the genetic makeup of an organism called?

Back

Genotype

Front

What is the observable physical characteristic of an organism called?

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Phenotype

Front

What is the term for having two different alleles for a trait?

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Heterozygous

Front

What is the term for having two identical alleles for a trait?

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Homozygous